The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2012-16) 5DR HATCHBACK 2.0 CDTI ECOFLEX DPF SS 165 EU5 ELITE 6SPD is a well-equipped, five-door family hatchback in the UK’s middle-market class, competing with the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. Its diesel engine and six-speed gearbox make it suited to longer journeys as well as everyday driving. mycarcheck.com has recorded 816 checks covering 302 different VINs, a useful sample for this model. The checks show an average private-sale valuation of £4,800 and average recorded mileage of 93,000 miles; annual mileage averages 9,000, with around 2.4 previous keepers. These figures offer a helpful starting point when comparing examples. Elite trim gives the Astra a more polished feel, while the roomy cabin and practical hatchback boot suit families, commuters and drivers needing versatility. Ecoflex stop-start technology is intended to reduce fuel use, making it an appealing high-mileage diesel; check service history and condition, especially before buying a used example.