2008 Astra VXR Nurburgring

£12,495.00
SOLD

Brief

An ever increasingly sought after, unmodified Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring.

Walkaround video here – Astra VXR Video

Only 835 of these vehicles were produced, and the majority were modified due to the relative ease of which power gains can be produced.
This example is without any modifications and is as Vauxhall intended, with just 28k miles from new.

28k miles from new (fully warranted)
Only 2 previous owners
3 x keys
Full Vauxhall service history
Original brochure
Original dealer plates
Original booklets
Fantastic condition throughout

Within the last 1,000 miles the car has had, full cambelt kit replacement, including water pump and aux belts. New Dunlop Sportmaxx tyres all round with a geometry setup as well.
New rear brake discs and pads, new aircon condensor radiator, and wheel bearings.

This example wants for nothing at all, and is ready to be enjoyed.

History

Accompanying this superb example, is a vast history file demonstrating a no expense spared lifestyle.

Within the original Vauxhall wallet are all booklets, along with the original salesman’s business card, AA assist card and vin tag card.
3 keys are present, along with the original VXR Nurburgring brochure and various invoices as well as the servicing and MOT history.

Below are the Vauxhall stamps within the service booklet, most of which are accompanied by a matching invoice also.

08 – 5,266 miles
09 – 8,541
10 – 11,589
12 – 18,616
13 – 21,244
14 – 23,401
15 – 25,022
16 – 26,504
16 – 27,780
17 – 28,215
18 – 28,607

As can be seen by this service history, and the condition of the car this has been a cherished example.

Body & Paintwork

The Nurburgring Astra VXR is certainly a very eye catching car, with the white paintwork, matching white 18″ alloy wheels, blue brake calipers, smatterings of Carbon effect detailing and chequered flag decals.

This example is as striking as ever, looking absolutely superb.
The wheels are in unmarked condition, as are the lights and foglights which are usually victim to stone chips/gravel rashing – this VXR is in great order.

The brake calipers are still original in finish, being the blue and even the disc centres present well without the usual corrosion.
All decals are in great condition without the usual fading, and of course the car is without any car parks dings or marks.

A truly lovely example, of a fantastic hot hatch.

Interior & Trim

As you would fully expect, the interior is in great condition throughout.

The Nurburgring specific seats are without any of the usual worn bolsters, they present very nicely indeed and support you very well when driving.
All of the Nurburgring detailing is original, correct and in great condition, such as the sill plates and numbered badge on the centre console – this being number 117 of 835.

Everything works exactly as it should do, including the air con which is ice cold, having just had a new aircon condensor radiator.

All piano black trim is in great condition, as are the carpets and original VXR floormats.

Engine

In the standard Astra VXR, the Z20LEH engine claimed an output of 240bhp which gave great performance in such a light hot hatch, which also has great gear ratios meaning the car could often compete with higher power vehicles.

The Nurburgring Edition came with the Remus sports exhaust fitted as standard, which not only sounds fantastic, but is rumoured to add around 15bhp.
With the cherished ownership this car has had, and regular servicing, it runs perfectly as of course you would expect.

A fantastic car to drive, with surprising performance, and a great soundtrack.
A full cambelt service was carried out less than 1000 miles ago, so this is not due and the car wants for nothing.

Running Gear

As with the rest of the car, all running gear is in great order and the car wants for nothing.