The VAUXHALL SIGNUM (2003-08) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.8 VVT ELEGANCE is a large, five-door family hatchback with an executive-car feel, sitting between mainstream hatchbacks and bigger estates in the used UK market. Its long, distinctive shape prioritises passenger space over sporty looks, making it an unusual alternative to familiar family cars. That roomy cabin suits families, regular commuters and anyone who often carries adult passengers, while the 1.8-litre petrol engine offers straightforward everyday motoring. Compared with rivals such as the Ford Mondeo and Toyota Avensis, the Signum is less common and more hatchback-like than an estate, with a notably spacious rear-seat area as its calling card. mycarcheck.com has recorded 43 checks covering 24 distinct VINs, a useful but modest sample. These show an average private-sale valuation of £800 and mileage of 108,000; typical annual use is 6,000 miles, with around five previous keepers. Check each car’s history and condition carefully beforehand.