The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2009-14) 5DR SPORTS TOURER 2.0 CDTI DPF EU5 SS 160 SRI 6SPD is a five-door estate, offering more load space than the familiar Astra hatchback while remaining an affordable, mainstream family car. It sits among practical compact estates, competing with cars such as the Ford Focus estate and Volkswagen Golf estate. The SRI trim gives it a sportier look and feel without sacrificing everyday usefulness. It suits families, commuters and anyone needing room for shopping, luggage or hobbies, with a strong diesel engine making longer journeys its natural habitat. In mycarcheck.com records, 32 checks covered 22 different cars, a useful snapshot rather than a huge sample. Recorded cars averaged 126,000 miles and 3.6 previous keepers; average annual mileage was 9,000. The average private-sale valuation was £2,400, making this Astra a budget-friendly load-lugger; check history, condition and servicing before buying. Its estate practicality stands out against hatchback rivals.