CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV15 VLA

2015 Vauxhall Ampera

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,249 mi
Last recorded56,249 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Ampera63,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV15 VLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 56,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

body work damaged all around

both front tyres slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2024 52,006 miles

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

Nearside damage to body work

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement e.r.a (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front damage

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Aug 2024 52,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside damage to body work

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement e.r.a (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front damage

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2023 46,507 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 41,301 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm.215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 30,493 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 21,973 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 21,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 9,236 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
Full Vauxhall Ampera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV15 VLA is a 2015 Vauxhall Ampera in Red with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Ampera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 63,228 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Ampera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV15 VLA?

You can check the full history of OV15 VLA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV15 VLA registered?

OV15 VLA is a 2015 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 21 May 2015.

Is OV15 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV15 VLA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV15 VLA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV15 VLA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.