The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2009-14) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.7 CDTI ECOFLEX DPF 125 EU5 SRI VX LINE 6SPD is a family-sized, five-door hatchback from the UK’s mainstream used-car market. It blends everyday practicality with sportier SRi VX Line styling, sitting among familiar alternatives such as the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. mycarcheck.com records 13 look-ups covering seven distinct VINs, a useful snapshot rather than a large sample. Within those checks, the average private-sale valuation is £3,000, average recorded mileage is 97,000, and annual mileage averages 6,000. Vehicles had about four previous keepers on average, so check each car’s history and condition closely. The 1.7-litre diesel suits commuting and longer journeys, with Ecoflex tuning aimed at keeping fuel use sensible; its six-speed gearbox makes motorway trips relaxed. Five doors and a cabin suit couples or small families needing a car for work and weekends. This Astra is a well-equipped alternative to its rivals.