VAUXHALL AMPERA MOT pass rate
75.6% of 1,816 VAUXHALL AMPERA MOT tests pass.
The AMPERA has a pass rate of 75.6%, a little higher than the average across all VAUXHALL models (73.5%).
At 75.6%, The VAUXHALL AMPERA passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 76.1% at 6–10 years versus 75.3% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 76.1% | 532 | 81,742 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.3% | 1,283 | 100,283 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VAUXHALL AMPERA
The most common reason the VAUXHALL AMPERA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 42.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.1% | Not working |
| Tyres | 33.4% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Brakes | 25.4% | Significantly and obviously worn |
| Suspension | 20.9% | Fractured or broken |
| Body, chassis, structure | 18.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 3.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 0.2% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related VAUXHALL models
- VAUXHALL CORSA — 73.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ASTRA — 73.2% pass rate
- VAUXHALL MOKKA — 78.1% pass rate
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA — 75.4% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA — 69.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL VIVARO — 64.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VAUXHALL AMPERA?
- 75.6% of VAUXHALL AMPERA MOT tests pass, based on 1,816 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VAUXHALL AMPERA?
- The most common reason the VAUXHALL AMPERA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 42.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VAUXHALL AMPERA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VAUXHALL service history guide for how to check and keep one.