The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2004-11) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.7 CDTI ECOFLEX DPF 110 LIFE AC is a practical, five-door family hatchback from the UK’s mainstream class. It offers more space than a small city car while remaining easier to park and manage than a larger family car, making it a used-car choice. mycarcheck.com records 157 checks covering 95 distinct VINs, a sample of interest in this Astra. Checked examples averaged 114,000 miles, around 6,000 miles a year, and over three previous keepers; the average private-sale valuation was £1,300. These figures are guideposts, not a guarantee of any individual car’s condition or price. The diesel suits commuting and longer journeys, with EcoFLEX intended to reduce fuel use; its DPF is best for drivers who regularly make longer runs. Five doors and a roomy cabin suit couples and small families. Against Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf rivals, this Astra is a sensible, straightforward all-rounder.