2011 Opel Astra 1.2 Diesel NCT 13/03/27 Estate

Worth knowing

• Above-average kilometres: 238,000 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• An older car: 15 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

37 Opel Astras from 2010 to 2012, diesel, manual are for sale now. Most ask €2,450 to €3,800, with about 220,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 28 of the 37, near the bottom of the range. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.