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GU13 OBO

2013 Vauxhall Ampera

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,978 mi
Last recorded131,978 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Ampera70,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 OBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,978 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 131,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 101,110 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 101,106 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,311 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,345 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm remain. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 53,289 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,564 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,851 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished (Dot code 12)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 30,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished (Dot code12)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,739 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 26,739 miles

Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,206 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Ampera?

Based on 14,866 MOT tests across 1,293 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
1,293
On UK Roads
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GU13 OBO is a 2013 Vauxhall Ampera in White with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Ampera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 70,917 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Ampera typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Ampera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU13 OBO is a 2013 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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