The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2009-14) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.7 CDTI ECOFLEX DPF 125 EU5 TECH LINE 6SPD is a practical, five-door family hatchback from the heart of the UK’s used-car market. It offers a useful balance of passenger space, everyday comfort and manageable running costs, making it a familiar alternative to Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf models. It suits commuters and small families, especially drivers covering regular longer journeys, where the diesel engine’s economy-minded character and six-speed gearbox make relaxed progress. The Ecoflex badge signals a focus on efficiency, while the Tech Line version aims to add useful comfort and convenience. Like other diesel hatchbacks, it is less suited to mainly short trips. Mycarcheck.com has six look-ups covering three VINs, so its figures are a snapshot: average mileage is 125,000, annual mileage 8,000, and average private-sale valuation £2,400. Nearly three keepers on average is a point to check against the car’s history.