Opel Ampera VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Opel Ampera to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Opel Ampera

To check a car Opel Ampera, paste its 17-character VIN into the decoder below; you get the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture at no cost. Our records for the model Opel Ampera run over 2012 - 2020 and include 2 versions in total. They come as Hatchback, with power listed as 86 hp. Three facts come straight from the code: who made the car, which model year it belongs to and where it was manufactured. The assembly plant is a bonus when the maker encodes it.

Nothing in the VIN reveals what happened to the car after it left the factory. Damage, mileage, theft entries and ownership changes are covered by a paid vehicle history report. Count the characters on the car Opel Ampera: a VIN has exactly 17 and never contains I, O or Q. Then check that the 10th character matches the stated model year.

Opel Ampera versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Opel Ampera2012 - 2016Hatchback86 hp
Opel Ampera-e2016 - 2020Hatchback-

Model year characters for the Opel Ampera

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Opel Ampera, with model years 2012 - 2020 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L

What the VIN reveals about a Opel Ampera

  • The manufacturer and brand (Opel)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Opel Ampera

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Opel Ampera VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Opel Ampera built?

Our data lists model years 2012 - 2020 across 2 versions of the Opel Ampera. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Opel Ampera?

It is the 10th character. For the Opel Ampera the characters to expect are C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020).

How many versions of the Opel Ampera are in your data?

2 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 86 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where is the VIN located on the car Opel Ampera?

The usual places are the dashboard just under the windshield, the frame of the driver's door and the registration document. Compare them with each other.

What information about the model Opel Ampera is not included in the free decoding?

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners. The free result is limited to what the VIN itself carries, which is the manufacturer, model year, country and, where coded, the plant.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Opel Ampera free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.