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The 2005 Holden Astra range of configurations is currently priced from $1,895.
Our most recent review of the 2005 Holden Astra resulted in a score of 6 out of 10 for that particular example.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Graham Smith liked most about this particular version of the Holden Astra: Choice of bodystyles, Diesel and petrol engines, Not expensive to run
The 2005 Holden Astra carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1300 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
You’d expect any noise from under a car’s bonnet to be caused by the engine, but if this noise occurs before you’ve started the engine, you’re on to a real mystery. Perhaps the noise can be heard as you crank the engine but before it actually fires? If that’s the case, the clunk or knock could be coming from the starter motor. Or perhaps the action of the starter motor is causing the engine to rock back and forth on worn engine mounts and allowing the engine to hit on the cross-member or some other component under the bonnet. Perhaps it’s a loose exhaust system that’s banging on something as you crank the engine. Once the engine fires and is running, the frequency of its vibrations changes and the clunk goes away.
But I’m afraid that without more information, this one remains a mystery to us.
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I doubt that you would be given a roadworthy if you can't open the boot. It's very difficult to put a value on it, but I wouldn't pay more than $1000-$1200 given its current condition. You'd be better off getting it repaired, so the roof does work and the boot opens.
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Based on your mechanic's diagnosis it would seem that the oxygen (02) sensor is probably faulty and needs replacing. There is no connection with the car's heater. If there is a problem with the heater it's different one.
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The Holden Astra 2005 prices range from $1,430 for the basic trim level Wagon CD to $4,510 for the top of the range Convertible Convertible.