VAUXHALL ASTRA (2004-11) 5DR ESTATE 1.8I VVT 140 LIFE AC
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2004-11) 5DR ESTATE 1.8I VVT 140 LIFE AC is a practical, mid-sized petrol estate: a roomier alternative to the Astra hatchback, aimed at buyers needing everyday space without moving to a large SUV. In the UK used-car market, it sits among affordable family load-luggers, competing with estate versions of the Ford Focus and Ford Mondeo.
Its five-door layout and useful boot suit family shopping, holidays and hobbies, while the 1.8-litre engine’s 140 horsepower gives it more overtaking confidence than smaller-engined everyday estates. Life trim with air conditioning adds a welcome comfort feature. It is best for families, commuters or first-time estate buyers seeking practical space and straightforward driving.
Mycarcheck.com records 71 look-ups across 20 distinct VINs. The sample averages £1,200 for private sale, 90,000 recorded miles, 4,000 miles annually and 2.8 previous keepers—suggesting an affordable, well-used estate. Figures offer a modest snapshot of this Astra estate.
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Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 20 different vehicles, run between March 30th 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.
71
Lookups
Lookups
1
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
92k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£1,200
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
