The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2009-14) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 T 16V 180 EU5 SE 6SPD is a five-door family hatchback, offering a middle ground between small city cars and larger family models. In the UK used-car market, the Astra is a familiar alternative to the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf, with practical dimensions for everyday use. With a lively 1.6-litre turbo engine and six-speed manual gearbox, this SE version feels more eager than a family hatch, while remaining versatile for commuting, school runs and weekend trips. Five doors and a roomy cabin make it suited to couples or families wanting space, with extra performance for overtaking. mycarcheck.com records 117 checks covering 56 distinct VINs, a useful sample for this exact Astra. They show an average recorded mileage of 86,000 and annual use of 5,000 miles; the average private-sale valuation is £2,500. Around 4.8 previous keepers on average makes checking each car’s history and condition carefully worthwhile.