The VAUXHALL ASTRA (2012-16) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.7 CDTI ECOFLEX DPF 110 EU5 ENERGY 6SPD is a practical five-door family hatchback, sitting in the UK’s popular small-family-car class alongside the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 798 checks across 382 different vehicles, offering a useful snapshot of used-car interest. It suits commuters and families wanting roomy everyday transport, with five doors for easier passenger access and a diesel engine that can make regular longer journeys economical. Checks show an average recorded mileage of 109,000 and about 9,000 miles driven annually; the average keeper count is 2.6, so condition and service history deserve attention. The Energy trim and six-speed gearbox give it a well-rounded, straightforward feel, while its efficient-minded Ecoflex set-up is appealing to high-mileage drivers. It remains a sensible, value-focused alternative to the Focus and Golf; mycarcheck checks put average private-sale value at £2,900, making careful vehicle-history checks worthwhile.