The VAUXHALL VECTRA (2005-09) 4DR SALOON 2.2I DIRECT DESIGN AUTO is a four-door family saloon, offering practical space in a traditional shape. In the UK, it competes with the Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat as a mainstream, mid-size used car, rather than an SUV or small city car for families. Its 2.2-litre petrol engine and automatic gearbox aim for smooth progress. The four-door body suits couples, small families and commuters wanting comfortable transport and luggage room. Compared with rivals, it is conventional and spacious, but buyers should weigh fuel costs and older equipment against its usually accessible used-car price today. Mycarcheck.com records 44 checks across 28 VINs, a useful snapshot but not a guarantee of any car’s condition. Average private-sale value is £1,000; recorded mileage averages 77,000, with annual use around 3,000 miles and 2.34 previous keepers. These figures may appeal to value-seekers, but check each Vectra’s history before buying.