The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2004-11) 5DR ESTATE 1.8I 16V 125 LIFE is a practical five-door estate from the family-car class, with more luggage room than the hatchback. In the UK used-car market, it suits buyers wanting everyday usefulness without moving up to a larger, costlier SUV, especially practical family buyers. mycarcheck.com has recorded 15 look-ups covering 13 distinct VINs, a modest snapshot. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £700, average recorded mileage of 115,000 miles and annual use of about 6,000 miles. Vehicles checked had 3.2 previous keepers on average. The 1.8-litre petrol engine gives the Astra a straightforward, flexible feel for commuting, school runs and longer trips, while the estate body works well for families, dog owners or anyone carrying bulky shopping. Compared with rivals such as the Ford Focus estate, it is a familiar, practical all-rounder; check service history and condition carefully on an older, higher-mileage example.