The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2012-16) 5DR SPORTS TOURER 1.7 CDTI ECOFLEX DPF 130 EU5 SRI 6SPD is a compact family estate, offering more luggage space than a conventional Astra hatchback without moving into SUV territory. It sits in the popular UK mid-sized estate class, alongside Ford Focus Estate and Volkswagen Golf Estate rivals. With its roomy boot, five doors and comfortable cabin, this Astra suits family duties, commuting and longer journeys, especially for drivers carrying people or bulky everyday items. The 1.7-litre diesel offers useful pulling power and can be economical on regular runs; the SRI trim gives it a sportier look and a well-equipped feel. In mycarcheck.com checks, 42 look-ups covered 16 distinct VINs, a useful sample, not a single vehicle. The checked cars averaged £3,000 in private-sale value, 107,000 miles and 6,000 miles a year, with about 3.4 previous keepers. These figures describe checked examples, not every Astra.