The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2012-16) 5DR SPORTS TOURER 1.7 CDTI ECOFLEX 105G DPF SS 110 EU5 TECH LINE 6SPD is a five-door estate, giving the familiar Astra family-car feel with extra boot space. It sits among practical, mainstream compact estates, offering a useful alternative to hatchbacks and larger, costlier SUVs for everyday UK driving. mycarcheck.com has recorded 55 checks covering 39 different VINs, a useful snapshot rather than a full-market survey. These cars averaged £2,700 in private-sale value, 134,000 miles and around 9,000 miles driven annually; recorded keepers averaged just over two. Those figures suggest buyers should compare condition, service history and mileage carefully. The 1.7-litre diesel estate suits UK families and commuters often needing space for luggage, shopping and trips, with Ecoflex aimed at modest fuel use. Tech Line adds everyday appeal. Against Ford Focus and similar estates, it is a sensible, spacious-value choice, best suited to regular longer journeys.