The VAUXHALL VECTRA (2002-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 3.0 V6 CDTI SRI AUTO is a large family hatchback, combining the practicality of a five-door body with a strong diesel engine and automatic gearbox. In the UK, it sits in the mainstream used family car market: roomier and more powerful than a small hatch, but less prestigious than premium rivals. mycarcheck.com has recorded 18 checks covering 11 distinct VINs, so the sample is modest. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £600, average recorded mileage of 129,000 miles and annual mileage of 4,000 miles. Vehicles averaged just over eight previous keepers, a notable figure that makes checking each car’s history especially worthwhile; these are sample averages, not guarantees about an individual Vectra. Its roomy cabin, brisk performance and relaxed automatic suit families and longer-distance commuters wanting affordable space. Against rivals, it offers strong diesel character, though age and upkeep matter when buying.