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GK51 ZZC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

86,785 mi
Last recorded86,785 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ZZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 86,785 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 86,408 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,013 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,782 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,390 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,136 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,569 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 79,569 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,442 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,240 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,577 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,577 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,019 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,632 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,522 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,964 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,300 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,775 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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GK51 ZZC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK51 ZZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK51 ZZC registered?

GK51 ZZC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is GK51 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK51 ZZC shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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