VAUXHALL VECTRA (2005-09) 5DR HATCHBACK 2.2I DIRECT ELITE AUTO is a spacious family hatchback, with an automatic gearbox and upmarket Elite trim. Its five doors and roomy cabin suit family life, commuting and longer journeys. In the UK used-car market, it offers an alternative to smaller hatchbacks and premium saloons. mycarcheck.com has recorded 115 look-ups covering 59 different VINs, providing a useful snapshot rather than a census. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £900 and average recorded mileage of 101,000 miles. Average annual use is 5,000 miles, while owners have averaged about 4.5 previous keepers in this sample. The 2.2-litre petrol engine gives the Vectra more effortless performance than basic family hatchbacks, though fuel costs may be higher than smaller-engined rivals. Compared with Ford Mondeo and Toyota Avensis alternatives, its appeal is space, comfort and plentiful used-car value; check condition and service history carefully before committing to buy.