Check a Car by Registration Before You Buy
Run a UK car check by registration to spot MOT warning signs, repair risk, market value issues and hidden buying mistakes before you hand over any money.
Enter the registration now
Get a free snapshot first. If the car looks risky or overpriced, you will know before you commit.
Free preview • MOT history • Repair risk estimate • Market value
Why people land on this page
Most buyers search for a car check when they are already looking at a specific vehicle and want to know one thing: is this car likely to be a mistake? AutoAudit helps answer that before you buy.
- Check whether the MOT history suggests repeat problems
- See whether the price looks sensible for the car
- Spot likely repair exposure before viewing or buying
- Use evidence to negotiate more confidently with the seller
What AutoAudit checks
MOT history and advisories
Surface patterns in test history, repeat advisories and warning signs that matter before purchase.
Repair exposure estimate
Show likely near-term repair risk so buyers can budget and negotiate with more confidence.
Market value context
Compare the asking price with broader pricing signals to help spot overpayment risk.
Known issues and history checks
Highlight known model issues, plus finance and write-off checks on the bundle plan.
How it works
- Step 1
Enter the registration
Start with the UK number plate of the car you are considering.
- Step 2
See the free snapshot
Review the initial risk picture before deciding whether to unlock more detail.
- Step 3
Use the full report
Get negotiation support, deeper warnings and extra history checks where needed.
Found a car already? Run the check now.
If you have the registration, you already have enough to start. Check the car before the viewing, before the deposit and before you talk yourself into a bad deal.
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FAQ
What do I see in the free preview?
The free preview is designed to show a snapshot of risk, including repair exposure, pricing context and selected report highlights before you unlock the full report.
What is included in the paid report?
The paid report adds a fuller breakdown of repair risks, known model issues, MOT advisory patterns, negotiation guidance and seller questions.
Do you offer HPI-style checks?
Yes. AutoAudit offers a full bundle that adds finance, write-off and related history checks.