Car statistics
Vauxhall Ampera statistics
How many Vauxhall Amperas are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,149 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 1,066 −2.0% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 75 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 68.6% Cars of the same ages 66.6%
- Rank by number licensed No. 678 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2016 1,250 licensed
- Average annual mileage 6,952 miles a year
How many Vauxhall Amperas are left in Great Britain?
There were 1,066 Vauxhall Amperas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 75 declared off the road (SORN). That is 14.7% fewer than the peak of 1,250 in 2016.
Vauxhall Amperas licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 2016 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 451 |
| 2013 | 680 |
| 2014 | 1,144 |
| 2015 | 1,247 |
| 2016 | 1,250 |
| 2017 | 1,239 |
| 2018 | 1,211 |
| 2019 | 1,198 |
| 2020 | 1,184 |
| 2021 | 1,181 |
| 2022 | 1,168 |
| 2023 | 1,140 |
| 2024 | 1,101 |
| 2025 | 1,081 |
| 2026 | 1,066 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Vauxhall Ampera MOT reliability
In 2025, 68.6% of Vauxhall Ampera MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Vauxhall Amperas tested pass 66.6% of the time, so the Vauxhall Ampera does better than average for its age, by 2.0 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 70.2%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Vauxhall Ampera vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Vauxhall Ampera | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 11–14 years | 67.7% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Vauxhall Ampera MOT failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Vauxhall Ampera fails its MOT, appearing on 32.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.8% of Vauxhall Ampera tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Most common MOT failure categories
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 32.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 27.1% |
| Tyres | 23.8% |
| Suspension | 21.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.8% |
| Brakes | 17.7% |
| Visibility | 7.5% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common Vauxhall Ampera MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Vauxhall Ampera failed its MOT in 2025 was “Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 23.3% of 361 failed tests. 53.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 23.3% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.8% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 12.5% |
| Side repeaters: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.4% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 7.5% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.1% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.3% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 5.0% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyres | 4.7% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 4.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 20.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 19.4% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 10.9% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 3.8% |
| Fuel pipes corroded Non-component advisories | 3.4% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.1% |
| Macpherson strut: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 3.0% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 2.5% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 2.2% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Vauxhall Ampera annual mileage
The average Vauxhall Ampera covers 6,952 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 11–14 years | 6,893 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Vauxhall Ampera registrations over time
Registrations of Vauxhall Amperas for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 514 in 2014. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 4 |
| ’12 | 447 |
| ’13 | 245 |
| ’14 | 514 |
| ’15 | 107 |
| ’16 | 2 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Vauxhall Ampera fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Vauxhall Ampera from 2013 to 2015. plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 235.4 mpg (weighted).
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 plug-in hybrid | 235.4 | 27 | 2013–2015 | Euro 5 | 9 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- Plug-in hybrid figures are VCA’s weighted values, which count driving on battery power as well as on fuel.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Ampera, Model Year 2012”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Vauxhall Ampera safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Vauxhall Ampera in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Vauxhall Ampera. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Vauxhall Ampera with other Vauxhall models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Ampera | 1,066 | −2.0% | 75 | 678 | Electric |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 902,410 | −3.2% | 97,804 | 2 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Astra | 527,414 | −9.7% | 94,476 | 8 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 304,093 | +4.1% | 3,804 | 22 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 157,793 | −11.4% | 16,368 | 51 | Diesel |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 1,141 Ampera records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,149 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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