VAUXHALL ASTRA (2004-11) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6I 16V ACTIVE
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2004-11) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6I 16V ACTIVE is a practical five-door family hatchback from a popular UK mainstream range. It offers a useful middle ground between smaller city cars and larger family cars, with straightforward petrol power and everyday versatility. It remains a familiar choice on the used market.
Mycarcheck.com records show 1,488 look-ups across 857 different VINs, a substantial sample for this model. Checks indicate an average private-sale value of £1,000 and average recorded mileage of 101,000 miles; typical annual use is around 7,000 miles. Cars have averaged just over three previous keepers in these records.
The five-door layout suits commuters and small families needing everyday practicality. Its 1.6-litre petrol engine favours easy, familiar motoring over speed. Compared with the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf, the Astra is a value-focused, widely recognised alternative, with simple controls and a useful balance of space and manageable running costs overall.
Buying a used Vauxhall Astra? Outstanding finance, write-offs, hidden damage, mileage discrepancies or theft can turn a bargain into a costly mistake. Enter the reg now and check before you commit.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 857 different vehicles, run between February 17th 2021 and September 30th 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
1,488
Lookups
Lookups
175
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
107k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£1,000
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
