01/Y Astra 1.8i 16v Convertible

85000 miles with a full service history in original service book with many receipts, all by Vauxhall main dealers apart from last 2 performed in our workshop - serviced at 7831 (20/3/02), 17014 (10/3/03), 22822 (9/3/04), 29670 (25/2/05), 45417 (15/12/06), 55771 (13/12/07), 72161 (10/12/08), 81662 (4/2/10). Service interval is 20,000 miles or 1 year, which ever comes first. Cambelt and pulleys changed at 55876 (18/12/07). MOT to March 2011. Tax to 28/2/11

This Astra Convertible comes with extra cost option of metallic paint. Standard spec includes air conditioning, electric windows, front fog lights, fully automatic power hood which can be operated remotely using the key fob, remote central locking, alarm, immobiliser, 16" alloy wheels with 205 50 16 tyres, outside temperature display.

This example is still in fine condition even though its ninth birthday looms which does suggest that build quality isn't far off that from the VW Group. The fully electric (no handles to twist, just press a button on dash or from outside the car with the key) power hood works perfectly and the fabric is in very good condition. The bodywork is free of any significant marks, the interior isn't excessively worn and the wheels are close to perfect. It drives very well too, the well proven 1.8 16v Ecotec engine offering eager performance and modest running costs. The exhaust tailpipe in these pics has been replaced due to corrosion. The Astra Convertible was designed by the famous Italian design house Bertone and you have to admit its a far sharper looking drop-top than the Mk3.5 Golf version which was in the showrooms at the same time, especially as it does not have the Golf's clumsy roll over hoop and is thus completely free of clutter when roof and windows are lowered.