The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2009-14) 5DR SPORTS TOURER 1.7 CDTI ECOFLEX DPF 125 TECH LINE 6SPD is a five-door estate, with more luggage space than the Astra hatchback yet familiar, manageable family-car manners. In the UK used market, it is an affordable compact estate rival to Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf estates. Its roomy boot suits family holidays, shopping and active lifestyles, while the diesel engine and Ecoflex focus appeal to commuters making longer journeys. Tech Line equipment and a six-speed manual add convenience and relaxed cruising. It is less suited to frequent short urban trips than a small petrol car. Mycarcheck.com records 10 look-ups for this variant, covering four distinct VINs, so the sample is modest. Average private-sale value is £1,600; average recorded mileage is 163,000 miles, with 7,000 miles driven yearly and 2.4 previous keepers. Check each car’s history and condition carefully before buying, compared with similar estate cars.