2002 Vauxhall Astra SRi Turbo

Highlights

• 2002 Vauxhall Astra SRi Turbo 3-door
• 2.0-litre turbocharged engine
• Suitable for restoration
• One of 500 units produced
• Recently started, reported to run well

The Appeal

The fourth-generation Vauxhall Astra offered a host of improvements over its predecessor, including sharper handling and improved refinement and ride quality. One of the rarer variants is the SRi Turbo, with only a few hundred produced. Its 2.0-litre 16-valve turbocharged engine produced 189 bhp (192 PS) and featured twin balancer shafts for smoothness. Reviews of the time found its performance to be impressive.
This three-door hatchback example from 2002 is finished in bright red, complemented by five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels and the SRi body kit comprising a lower front spoiler with fog lights, side skirts and rear spoiler. As the pictures show, there are blemishes to the exterior, notably on the upper surfaces (e.g. bonnet, roof, rear spoiler). The badges are not currently attached to the vehicle, but will be provided to the buyer.
Inside, black-on-white dials, silver centre console trim and sports front seats add a sporting touch to the interior, which features black leather upholstery. The seller describes the interior as being in ‘fair/good condition’, with wear marks commensurate with the car’s age.
The seller states that they bought the car new and have been its sole owner, and that the car has been SORN for the last five years, during which the car has been stored, covered, in a private yard. The car was started recently after recharging the battery, and it ran with no issues.
This car is ready to be restored to its former glory and to provide a new owner with hot hatch fun.

Key Information

• Mileage: 88,158 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: No MOT (SORN)
• Technical specs: 1,998cc 189bhp 4-cylinder petrol, 5-speed manual
• Paperwork: V5C, owner’s manuals, service book with stamps until 2018, other assorted work receipts

Service history:
07/18 – 87,903 miles – Emmetts Garage Ltd

• Changed engine oil (5W-30) and oil filter
• Replaced spark plugs, air cleaner element, fuel filter, and pollen filter
• Changed brake fluid

10/12 – 56,142 miles – Emmetts Garage Ltd

• Carried out annual engine oil and filter change service

07/11 – 47,266 miles – Emmetts Garage Ltd

• Carried out full service and MOT test
• Changed engine oil and filter
• Replaced air filter, pollen filter, and spark plugs
• Stripped, cleaned, checked, and adjusted all brakes
• Replaced off-side rear coil spring
• Replaced off-side rear tyre (215/40/17 ZR XL Wanli) including valve and wheel balancing

06/10 – 41,117 miles – Emmetts Garage Ltd

• Replaced turbocharger unit with exchange unit
• Changed engine oil, oil filter, and intercooler/turbo hose

07/10 – Emmetts Garage Ltd

• Replaced crankcase breather pipe
• Carried out MOT test

03/10 – 39,718 miles – Emmetts Garage Ltd

• Replaced near-side front wheel bearing assembly
• Topped up engine oil and screenwash

07/09 – 35,861 miles – Emmetts Garage Ltd

• Carried out full service and MOT test
• Changed engine oil and filter
• Replaced air filter, pollen filter, fuel filter, and spark plugs
• Stripped and cleaned front/rear brakes
• Replaced front brake pads and rear brake pads
• Fitted two new front tyres

06/09 – 35,220 miles – Emmetts Garage Ltd

• Investigated engine noise and replaced water pump and timing/cambelt tensioners
• Refilled engine coolant/antifreeze and topped up engine oil

08/08 – Broadway Tyres

• Fitted new tyre (215/40R17) including tubeless valve and wheel balancing

05/06 – 21,340 miles – Forest Gate / Vauxhall Dealer

• Carried out 3rd annual service
• Changed engine oil and filter

07/05 – 9,355 miles – Forest Gate / Vauxhall Dealer

• Carried out 2nd annual service
• Changed engine oil and filter

09/03 – 4,184 miles – Forest Gate / Vauxhall Dealer

• Carried out 1st annual service
• Changed engine oil and filter

07/02 – Delivery Miles – Forest Gate Vauxhall

• Completed factory pre-delivery inspection (PDI) and initial handover

The Detail

• One of only a few hundred Astra SRi Turbo models made
• Presentable example, while showing its age and years off the road, as the photographs attest
• Unused for around five years, per the vendor
• SORN, offered without MOT
• Some service history, with stamped service book
• New turbocharger in 2010
• Locking wheel kit provided

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