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AutoSpect

Buy your next car with total confidence.

Type a number plate. AutoSpect reads the car's history, knows what its model gets wrong, guides you through the viewing and turns it all into a score.

Download on the App Store

Free to start. UK iPhone, no account needed.

Instant vehicle check

AutoSpect vehicle overview: MINI Countryman with MOT, tax and key facts

Guided walkaround

Purchase score

AutoSpect purchase report with amber 55/100 score

£150

The garage check it replaces

40M+

UK vehicles covered

60s

From plate to first verdict

AutoSpect MOT history screen with mileage chart and test records

Remote check

Know what you're buying
before you leave home.

Enter any UK registration. AutoSpect pulls the full MOT history, DVLA records and tax status in seconds, then explains the latest MOT findings in plain English so you know what they actually mean. Add Premium and it reads the car's provenance and risk too. Problem cars never waste your journey.

Full MOT history, with the latest findings explained in plain English
Mileage checked for consistency across every test
Keeper, colour and plate history
Provenance and risk: scrapped, finance, write-off, stolen and mileage verification

AutoSpect guided walkaround: an under-the-bonnet oil filler cap check with a photo-backed note

On-site walkaround

A step-by-step inspection
guide at your fingertips.

When you arrive to view the car, AutoSpect walks you through a professional-grade checklist built around this exact vehicle. Every panel, every fluid, every tyre, every document. Nothing gets missed.

Structured checks for exterior, interior and mechanicals
Photo-backed notes on any defects you find
Seller questions tailored to the model and its known faults
Checks and questions shaped by the car's own history: MOT findings, finance and write-off flags

AutoSpect tailored inspection setup for a specific vehicle

Model intelligence

Know this car's weak spots
before you see it.

AutoSpect analyses your exact make, model and engine variant against known fault patterns, recalls and real-world ownership data. BMW N57 rod bearings. Ford EcoBoost wet belts. Surfaced automatically, before you travel.

Engine and gearbox-specific common faults
Known recalls and safety advisories
A checklist tailored to this exact variant

Purchase report

One score.
Total clarity.

Everything you found, consolidated into a single Red, Amber or Green purchase score. A plain-language verdict, projected repair costs and negotiation points give you the confidence to negotiate hard or walk away.

A single Red / Amber / Green purchase score
Projected near-term maintenance costs
A polished PDF report you can share

AutoSpect Advisor chat answering questions about the vehicle

Purchase Advisor

Ask anything.
It knows this car.

Chat about this exact car from your very first lookup. The Advisor already knows its MOT history and the model's known faults, so you can ask 'is it worth the drive?' before you travel. Unlock a pass and it reads your findings and score too, ready for 'should I walk away?' or 'how do I negotiate the brake wear?'

Available from your first lookup, before you even travel
Always grounded in this exact car, never generic advice
Unlock a pass and it reads your findings, score and full report
Negotiation wording in gentle, balanced or firm tones

Premium Inspection Pass

The history the seller can't tell you.

Four provenance checks against national finance, police and insurance records. Run once, kept in your report for good.

Outstanding finance

Money still owed on the car can mean it is not fully the seller's to sell.

Buy one with a loan still on it and the lender can repossess the car, even after you have paid the seller in full.

Stolen vehicle marker

Confirms the car is not recorded as stolen on the police national database.

A stolen car can be seized by police and returned to its owner, leaving you with no car and no refund.

Insurance write-off

Reveals past write-offs and the damage category, from cosmetic to structural.

A repaired write-off can hide structural or safety damage, is worth far less, and can be harder to insure or sell on.

Mileage anomalies

Flags odometer readings that go backwards across its recorded history.

A clocked car hides its real wear, so you overpay and meet expensive repairs far sooner than the miles suggest.

Provenance data from licensed commercial providers, alongside DVLA and DVSA records. Checks run at the moment you unlock Premium and stay in your report.

Free vs Premium

Start free. Upgrade when you're serious.

Every search starts with a free check. Fast, and enough to rule out obvious problem cars. Unlock a pass when you've found one worth viewing.

Feature	Free Check	Inspection Pass
DVLA, MOT & technical data
Model-specific common watch points
Euro NCAP safety ratings
MOT failure-pattern & mileage flags
Keeper, colour & plate history
Vehicle strengths & red flags
Guided on-site walkaround Exterior · Under the bonnet · OBD diagnostic · Interior · Test drive · Documents & history · Tailored seller questions	—
Purchase Score A Red / Amber / Green verdict where every observation, comment and history detail counts	—
Purchase Summary A full, plain-language verdict explaining the report	—
Purchase Advisor Ask anything about your inspection results	—
Negotiation points Target price with gentle, balanced or firm wording	—
Shareable PDF report A polished report to send to sellers, family or your mechanic	—
Outstanding finance check See if money is still owed on the car before you buy	—	—
Insurance write-off check Reveals past write-offs and the damage category	—	—
Stolen vehicle check Confirms the car is not recorded as stolen	—	—
Mileage-anomaly provenance check Flags odometer discrepancies across its recorded history	—	—

How it works

Three steps from listing to decision.

Enter the reg

Type any UK number plate. AutoSpect pulls DVLA data, MOT history and model insights in seconds.

Run the walkaround

Follow the guided checklist at the car. Photograph damage, note issues and ask the right questions.

Get your score

A Red, Amber or Green purchase score with negotiation points and projected repair costs. Walk in with facts.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Why use AutoSpect instead of a garage inspection?

Because AutoSpect gives you more, for far less. A garage check costs around £150 and only tells you the car's condition on the day. AutoSpect guides you through the same professional-grade walkaround and adds what a forecourt glance can't: model-specific fault patterns, full MOT and ownership history, finance, write-off and stolen provenance, and a clear purchase score with negotiation points. It's the smart first line of defence for any used-car buyer, fast and thorough, right in your pocket. Its insights are there to inform your decision rather than certify the vehicle.

What's the difference between the Free check, Inspection Pass and Premium Inspection Pass?

The free check gives you DVLA and MOT data, model-specific watch points, Euro NCAP safety ratings, and this vehicle's strengths and red flags, so you can rule out problem cars before you travel. The Inspection Pass unlocks the guided on-site walkaround, Purchase Score, Purchase Summary, Purchase Advisor and negotiation points. The Premium Inspection Pass adds full provenance: outstanding finance, write-off, stolen and mileage-anomaly checks. See the full comparison above.

Where does your data come from?

Vehicle and MOT data comes from the DVLA and DVSA, with additional details and provenance from licensed commercial data providers. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Which vehicles can I check?

Any UK-registered vehicle. That covers more than 40 million cars, vans and motorcycles held in DVLA and MOT records. Just enter the number plate.

What do the finance, write-off and stolen checks tell me?

The outstanding finance check shows whether money is still owed on the car, which can mean it is not fully the seller's to sell. The write-off check reveals whether an insurer has written it off and the damage category. The stolen check confirms it is not recorded as stolen. These provenance checks are part of the Premium Inspection Pass.

When does AutoSpect launch and how much will it cost?

AutoSpect is available now on the App Store for UK buyers. The basic check is always free; the full Inspection Pass is a one-time purchase per vehicle, with no subscription.

Is my data private?

Yes. We only use the registration you enter to look up vehicle data, and we do not sell your personal information. See our Privacy Policy for the full detail.

Your mechanic, in your pocket.

AutoSpect is live on the App Store. Check your next car before you hand over a penny.