The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2004-11) is a mainstream family car, best known as a five-door hatchback, with estate versions also sold. It belongs to the UK’s small-family-car class, giving buyers useful space in a manageable, familiar package. It offers a balance of room and manoeuvrability for daily use in town too. With sensible passenger room, a useful boot and petrol or diesel choices, the Astra suits commuting, school runs and weekend trips. It is practical for couples, small families and first-time buyers seeking an affordable, familiar car. Against Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf rivals, it offers comfortable, no-nonsense everyday motoring too. mycarcheck.com has recorded 74,623 look-ups across 41,240 different VINs, a substantial sample. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,000 and average recorded mileage of 108,000 miles; typical annual mileage is 6,000, with around four previous keepers. These figures help set expectations, but each car’s history and condition matter most.