Vauxhall Ampera reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,815 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Ampera tends to fail
Share of Vauxhall Ampera cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on body & structure, emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on steering, visibility, road wheels.
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).