The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2012-16) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.7 CDTI ECOFLEX DPF SS 110 EU5 DESIGN 6SPD is a practical family-sized hatchback in the UK’s popular mainstream class, alongside the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. It offers more room than a small city car while remaining easier to park and live with than a larger estate or SUV. Its 1.7-litre diesel engine and stop-start system suit drivers covering regular journeys, especially commuters and families seeking useful space and fuel-saving potential. The Design trim gives this Astra a comfortable, well-equipped feel, and the five-door layout makes passenger and child-seat access straightforward. It’s best for buyers wanting an affordable all-rounder rather than sporty performance. In mycarcheck.com data, 24 checks covered 13 cars; examples averaged 105,000 miles, around 5,000 miles annually, and just over two previous keepers. The average private-sale valuation was £3,000, a guide rather than a guaranteed price. These figures offer a snapshot of cars checked, not a promise about any individual Astra.