2009 Vauxhall Astra VXRacing Edition

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Brief

A stunning, One Owner Astra VXRacing Edition, with only 9,700 miles from new (fully warranted) and sporting full options pack plus more!

Ordered new from Browns of Loughton Ltd, this example has every box ticked.

Electronic Climate Control
Electric folding mirrors
Adaptive forward lighting
Cruise control
Sight & Light pack (auto wipers, lights & anti dazzle rear view mirror)
Radio CD70 (satellite navigation)
Mobile phone/Bluetooth connectivity
IDS Plus (Interactive Driving System Plus)
Rear parking sensors
Remus exhaust system

Wavetrac Limited slip differential
Whiteline rear anti roll bar
VXRacing / AP Racing front brake upgrade
ECU Remap
DAB Radio

In total this equates to around £8,000.00 of extra’s!!

Full MOT and Service History is of course present, along with original wallets & manuals.
The car has just undergone a full service, including cambelt and water pump, the car will also come with 12 months MOT.

History

It is reported that only 444 Astra VXRacing Editions were produced, this being number 417.

From factory these differentiated to the standard VXR in various ways, some of which are:

Available in red only with black: Mirrors, Spoiler, Diffuser, Boot trim.
19″ black alloy wheels
Tinted rear windows
VXRacing door pillar graphics

Leather heated seats with VXRacing stitching
Red stitched steering wheel
Start/Stop button
Number plaque
VXRacing door sill plates

This car was ordered new by MR B Bayley from Browns of Loughton Ltd and had every available option fitted (as detailed below) – and a couple of very sensible upgrade afterwards.

Also the car had a ‘VXR’ registration applied at first registration. – **59 VXR

Below are the options fitted.

Electronic Climate Control
Electric folding mirrors
Adaptive forward lighting
Cruise control
Sight & Light pack (auto wipers, lights & anti dazzle rear view mirror)
Radio CD70 (satellite navigation)
Mobile phone/Bluetooth connectivity
IDS Plus (Interactive Driving System Plus)
Rear parking sensors
Remus exhaust system

Wavetrac Limited slip differential
Whiteline rear anti roll bar
VXRacing / AP Racing front brake upgrade
ECU Remap
DAB Radio

Within the substantial history file is of course, spare key, original purchase invoice, full MOT History, Full Service history.
Also present is various invoices, and notes made by the only owner.

The car has just benefited from a full service, including Cambelt and Water Pump.

Body & Paintwork

As you would expect with a car of such low mileage and only a single owner…

The body is in superb order.

The paintwork is very vibrant with a great shine, zero dents, and only a couple of tiny stonechip touch ups are present – this is being super fussy!
The only owner had applied protection film in the wheel arch lips both front are rear, so no ‘gravel rashing’ is present!

Wheels are unmarked, all badges are original and in perfect condition, all glass is original and again perfect, free from any damage!

Not a single dent anywhere, the car presents extremely well and would not look at all out of place within a Vauxhall Showroom!
All lights are damage free, and the optional upgraded headlights really do help the car maintain a very modern and fresh appeal.

Interior & Trim

As you would expect, the interior is simply immaculate!

Absolutely original, with no extra gauges fitted, and no aftermarket lights or gear knobs etc….
Everything works just as new, the optional sat nav works perfectly, reverse sensors work perfectly.

All switch gear is in fine condition, with no damage.

The seats are perfect, and extremely comfortable, the VXR stitching is still bright white/red, with no staining over the years.
Original VXR floor mats are still fitted, and again in perfect order!

Steering wheel is without any signs of wear, as are the pedals, gear knob and handbrake handle.

Engine

What a fantastic little engine, the Z20LEH is now well known for being a reliable and powerful little engine.

Our example is whisper quiet when cold, no tapping, no smoking, just a lovely quiet purr.
Having benefitted from a ECU remap, the car now boasts 272bhp – still very much a safe figure for these engines.

Performance is smooth and impressive, giving the car that extra little bit of performance that many will agree, should of been in place from factory.

The engine bay itself present extremely well, with all original hoses, and no noisy dump valves etc fitted.

Running Gear

Of course with a little extra power, you would indeed expect the handling and braking to be up to the job.

To ensure this is the case, this VXRacing has been fitted with the VXRacing /AP Racing 4 pot brake upgrade – these brakes are absolutely fantastic with a lovely pedal feel, and very good braking power.
On top of this a Wavetrac LSD (Limited Slip Differential) has been fitted, something which all VXR’s really would of benefited massively with from the factory – this is a must have for any VXR.
Also a Whiteline rear anti roll bar has been fitted, which helps transform the handling.

All tyres are premium tyres, with lots of life left, and all components are in superb ‘as new’ condition.

This car drives extremely well, and gives great feedback, which itself gives great confidence in the vehicle.