The VAUXHALL VECTRA (2002-05) 5DR ESTATE 2.0 16V DTI ENERGY is a practical mid-sized family estate. Its five-door body offers useful passenger room and generous load space, making it an alternative to an SUV for buyers who need carrying capacity without a high driving position. Today it’s an affordable used-car choice. mycarcheck.com records just two checks for this version, involving two distinct VINs, making this a small snapshot rather than a market-wide picture. They show an average private-sale valuation of £400 and recorded mileage of 157,000 miles. Average annual mileage was 7,000 miles, and five previous keepers on average across checks. The Vectra estate suits families, commuters and anyone carrying bulky loads, especially on longer journeys where a diesel can make sense. Compared with Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat estates, it offers a straightforward, spacious package rather than a fashionable image. As with any older car, condition and service history matter.