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Vauxhall Ampera reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,815 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,815 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 72% of Vauxhall Ampera cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in body & structure and emissions & leaks.
72%
Average for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
1,815 tests · fleet 73%
72%
Where the Ampera fails
Suspension96
Brakes96
Body & structure96
Steering100
Tyres95
Lights & electrics93
Fails more often on body & structure, emissions & leaks. Holds up better on steering, visibility, road wheels.
Share of 8 to 12 years Vauxhall Ampera MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Vauxhall Ampera tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Vauxhall Ampera models 8 to 12 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Body & structure · flagged on ~4% of MOTsAbove average
- Brakes · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Vauxhall Ampera reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Vauxhall Ampera is about average for its age: 72% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give body & structure and emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall Ampera?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Vauxhall Ampera in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 72%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Vauxhall Ampera MOT?
For Vauxhall Ampera cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (4.4% of tests vs 1.8% fleet), emissions & leaks (4.2% of tests vs 1.8% fleet).
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