The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2012-16) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.7 CDTI ECOFLEX DPF 130 EU5 SE 6SPD is a practical, five-door family hatchback, sitting in the UK’s popular medium-sized car class alongside the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. It offers more space than a small city car without the bulk of an SUV, making it a sensible all-rounder. Mycarcheck.com has recorded three checks for this exact Astra specification, so the figures are a small snapshot rather than a market-wide guide. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £3,100, average recorded mileage of 95,000 miles and average annual use of 6,000 miles; cars had three previous keepers on average. The 1.7-litre diesel suits commuters and families covering longer journeys, with useful pulling power and economy-minded Ecoflex tuning. SE trim adds comfort, while the roomy cabin and hatchback boot make errands and holidays straightforward. Compared with Golf and Focus rivals, it’s a familiar-value choice.