The VAUXHALL VECTRA (2005-09) 5DR ESTATE 2.2I DIRECT SRI EXTPK is a roomy, five-door family estate from Vauxhall’s large-car range, aimed at buyers needing more carrying space than a hatchback. It suits family use and longer journeys, offering an alternative to estate versions of the Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat. Mycarcheck.com has recorded nine look-ups covering seven distinct VINs for this model, so the figures offer a small snapshot rather than a market-wide picture. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £800, average recorded mileage of 98,000 miles and annual mileage of 4,000; cars averaged over five previous keepers. The 2.2-litre petrol engine and SRi Extrapack trim bring a sportier flavour than a basic family estate, while the Vectra’s shape gives useful room for luggage, hobbies and holidays. It suits value-minded families and commuters, but compare it with Mondeo and Passat estates and check condition and history carefully.