The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2015-20) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 CDTI ECOFLEX DPF SS 110 EU6 ELITE 6SPD is a five-door family hatchback, occupying the UK’s middle ground between small city cars and estates. Its diesel engine and Elite trim make it a practical everyday choice, rather than a specialist or performance model. It suits commuters and families wanting rear-seat space, a boot and comfort on longer journeys. The 110hp Ecoflex diesel is intended to keep fuel use sensible, particularly for regular motorway driving. Against the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf, this Astra offers good value with a well-equipped feel in Elite trim. mycarcheck.com has recorded 72 checks covering 21 distinct VINs, offering a useful snapshot of used examples. The average private-sale valuation was £5,400, with 92,000 miles recorded and around 8,000 miles driven annually. Cars had averaged about 1.7 previous keepers, useful context when assessing an individual Astra’s vehicle history.