Why You Need a Car History Check

Many used cars hide serious issues. Our data checks protect you before you buy.

Check any car instantly from as little as £5
Start free, upgrade for a full report in seconds

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Single Check
£6.99

Perfect for one vehicle. Instant full report with all essential data.

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2 Check Bundle
£11.99 Save £1.99

Best for car shoppers. Check two vehicles and save while you compare.

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Most Popular
3 Check Bundle
£15.99 Save £5.98

Smart value for frequent checks. Ideal for families or small traders.

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Best Value
4 Check Bundle
£19.99 Save £7.97

Four full reports for less than £5 each. Perfect for regular buyers or traders.

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Check any car instantly from as little as £5

Start free, then upgrade for a full report in seconds.

Select Your Bundle

Single Check
£6.99

Perfect for one vehicle. Instant full report with all essential data.

Test Mode
2 Check Bundle
£11.99 Save £1.99

Best for car shoppers. Check two vehicles and save while you compare.

Test Mode
Most Popular
3 Check Bundle
£15.99 Save £5.98

Smart value for frequent checks. Ideal for families or small traders.

Test Mode
Best Value
4 Check Bundle
£19.99 Save £7.97

Four full reports for less than £5 each. Perfect for regular buyers or traders.

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How It Works

Checking a vehicle’s history with AutoData UK is quick, secure and transparent. Whether you’re buying or selling, our step-by-step process gives you instant access to official data from the DVLA, DVSA, Police National Computer and leading insurance databases.

Enter Your Registration

Start by entering the vehicle’s registration number in the yellow box at the top of our homepage. You can also click any “Get Full Report” or “Free Check” button to begin.

💡 Tip: If you don’t have the full registration, you can use any valid registration to try our free check and see how it works. Your details are never stored or shared.

View Your Free Vehicle Check

Your free check gives you instant access to verified basic vehicle data, including:

  • Make, model, trim and body type
  • Colour (current) and paint description
  • Fuel type – petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric
  • Transmission and engine size
  • Year of manufacture and date first registered
  • Tax status, tax due date and CO₂ emissions
  • MOT status and expiry date
  • Headline MOT history summary
  • Basic mileage data and anomaly flag
  • Scrapped or export marker (DVLA)
  • Basic insurance write-off marker
  • ULEZ / Emissions class
  • Number of previous keepers (headline)
  • Representative vehicle image

…plus more.

💡 Free Check: Great for a quick overview before viewing or enquiring about a car. All data comes directly from trusted UK sources.

Choose a Full Vehicle Report

To unlock the complete vehicle history, select one of our bundles. Each full report uses live, official data from multiple UK sources.

1 Check – £6.99
Best for single car purchase
2 Checks – £11.99
Compare two vehicles side by side
Save £1.99
3 Checks – £15.99
Best for active buyers viewing multiple cars
Save £5.00
Most Popular
4 Checks – £19.99
Ideal for families or regular buyers
Save £8.97
Best Value
💡 All bundles include full reports that you can view instantly, print, download or share. Credits never expire and can be used any time.

Secure Payment

Payments are processed through our encrypted Stripe checkout — a global leader in payment security. You’ll see your total clearly before confirming, with no subscriptions, contracts or hidden fees.

🔒 Security: Your card details are handled only by Stripe — never stored or seen by AutoData UK.

Instant Access to Your Full Report

Includes everything in the Free Check plus:

  • Outstanding Finance
    • Finance type and lender name
    • Agreement reference (if available)
    • Contact details and settlement guidance
  • Insurance Write-Off History
    • Categories A, B, S, N with recorded date
    • Insurer and claim reference
    • Repair status or structural notes
  • Police Stolen Status (PNC)
    • Active stolen marker check
    • Report date and current status
  • Mileage Verification
    • Full MOT readings list with dates
    • Anomaly detection and trend analysis
  • Valuation Insight
    • Private sale estimate
    • Dealer retail guide
    • Part-exchange / trade-in value
    • Market context and trend notes
  • Keeper Timeline
    • Number of keepers and change dates
    • Ownership duration overview
  • Plate Transfers
    • Previous and current VRMs
    • Transfer dates and notes
  • VIN Match Verification
    • VIN confirmation (where available)
    • Potential VIN discrepancy flags
  • Manufacturer Safety Recalls
    • Recall reason and issue details
    • Date issued and remedial action
  • Technical Specification
    • Doors, seats, power (bhp/kW), torque
    • Weight, dimensions and drive type
  • Electric / Hybrid Detail
    • Battery chemistry and capacity (kWh)
    • Power output (kW) and drivetrain type
    • Estimated range and efficiency
    • Connector type and charge speed data
  • Fuel Economy & Emissions
    • Official consumption figures
    • CO₂ output and emission class
    • ULEZ and road tax details
  • Full MOT History
    • Pass/fail record with dates
    • Advisories and fail reasons
  • Import / Export / Scrappage Status
    • DVLA markers and status notes
  • Images & Presentation
    • Representative vehicle imagery
    • Summary overview and highlights

…plus more.

💡 Tip: Your full report can be downloaded, printed or shared directly with a dealer or buyer.

Confirmation & Account Creation

After your first purchase, your AutoData UK account is created automatically. You’ll receive one confirmation email containing:

  • Payment receipt and confirmation
  • Secure link to your account dashboard
  • Temporary password (prompted to change on login)
💡 Access Anytime: View reports, invoices and credits 24/7 from any device.

Manage Reports & Credits

Within your dashboard, you can:

  • Revisit previous reports instantly
  • Download or print reports again
  • Share reports securely via link or email
  • Track remaining credits and payment receipts
  • Update personal details and password
💡 Reports remain available permanently and credits never expire.

Trusted UK Data Sources

All checks are powered by official and verified UK databases, including:

  • Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
  • Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
  • Police National Computer (PNC)
  • Association of British Insurers (ABI) & MIAFTR
  • Finance and leasing data providers
  • Manufacturer recall databases
Accuracy First: Data is refreshed in real time when you run your check — never cached or outdated.

Your Data, Safely Handled

AutoData UK fully complies with UK GDPR and ensures your data is secure at every step. We never sell or share personal information beyond what’s needed to deliver your reports.

£30 000 Data Guarantee

Every Full Vehicle Report is protected by our £30 000 Data Guarantee — providing complete confidence with every check.

Applies automatically with every paid report. Covers verified data errors within the scope of our terms.

💡 Peace of Mind: We stand behind the accuracy of every report — if official data proves incorrect, you’re covered.

AutoData UK gives you confidence, transparency and verified official data — all in one quick check.

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