The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2012-16) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 16V 115 EU5 SRI is a practical, five-door family hatchback and a mainstream UK family-car choice. It offers more room than a small city car while remaining easier to park and run than a larger family car. The model attracted 2,269 mycarcheck.com look-ups across 1,152 distinct VINs, offering a useful used-car snapshot. With its 1.6-litre petrol engine and SRi trim, it suits commuting, school runs and everyday family duties, particularly for drivers wanting straightforward controls and a comfortable, composed drive. The five-door layout makes access easy, while the Astra’s smart, sporty styling gives it more presence than some sensible rivals. It competes with cars such as the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf, offering familiar practicality and broad appeal without feeling overly large. Checks average 79,000 recorded miles, 7,000 miles yearly, £4,200 private-sale value and 3.2 previous keepers, useful context when comparing used examples today.