Vauxhall Ampera (2015)
2015 Vauxhall Ampera
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2015 Vauxhall Ampera. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Vauxhall Ampera passes its MOT at 83.9%, which is above the UK average of 80%, but the headline concern here is that 34.3% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above normal. This suggests electrical or safety issues are a recurring problem in this model, and it's worth a thorough pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with hybrid drivetrains.
With a median mileage of 63,647 miles at test time, these vehicles are running typically for their age, yet they're averaging 1.68 failures and 9.4 advisories each. The high advisory count points to wear and aging components that won't immediately fail but will need attention; budget for regular maintenance and factor in potential hybrid-specific repairs before committing to one.
What to check before buying a 2015 Vauxhall Ampera
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Vauxhall Ampera vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Vauxhall Ampera vehicles fall between 38,100 and 85,639 miles.
2015 Vauxhall Ampera — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 90 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Vauxhall Ampera
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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52.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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52%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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49.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.5%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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37.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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37%
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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34.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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26.9%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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