Vauxhall Ampera
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 2,232 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
2,232
Best Year
2013 (86%)
Years Covered
4
How reliable is the Vauxhall Ampera?
Vauxhall Ampera by Year
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About the Vauxhall Ampera
The Vauxhall Ampera has been tested 2,232 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (2012 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as hybrid and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 86% pass rate from 424 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 78%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The VAUXHALL AMPERA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 105,301 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 84,941 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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