Sample UK Vehicle Comparison Report

Sample report · example vehicle information

This page uses the real paid report layout with fictional demo values. It is not a live vehicle check and should not be used to assess a real vehicle.

Comparison Bundle

This comparison includes both vehicles in one side-by-side report.

Side-by-side buyer evidence

Comparison Report

Compare both vehicles side by side across road status, history, risk, value, specification and technical evidence.

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK

BMW

M4 COMPETITION

Year

2017

Colour

WHITE

Fuel

PETROL

Engine

2979cc

Vehicle One Image

CF24UK vehicle image

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

AUDI

RS5 QUATTRO

Year

2017

Colour

GREY

Fuel

PETROL

Engine

2894cc

Vehicle Two Image

RS17AUD vehicle image
Vehicle Comparison AnalysisConfidence: High

Car Facts UK Recommendation

We recommend RS17AUD because it has the higher Buyer Confidence score across the available checks.

Decision score

Higher score indicates fewer buyer concerns

54Score

CF24UK

VS
88Score

RS17AUD

Why we scored it this way

  • ■Alternative Option Warning: CF24UK has a recorded write-off status (S).

Scores start from a neutral baseline and adjust up or down using the records available at the time of the report, including stolen/write-off checks, MOT and tax status, mileage consistency, ownership history, ULEZ status, safety rating and recorded MOT defects. This recommendation is a guide, not a substitute for inspection or legal/finance checks.

Security & Risk Markers

Vehicle 1

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle 2

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD
CLEARED
Stolen Vehicle Record
CLEARED
WRITE-OFF (S)
FLAGGED
Insurance Write-off Record
CLEARED
CLEARED
Scrapped Status
CLEARED
CLEARED
Export Status
CLEARED
CLEARED
Import Status
CLEARED

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Recall result

Outstanding recall

Manufacturer or main-dealer confirmation is required before buying.

Recall result

No recalls found

No outstanding safety recalls were found.

Action required before purchase

Safety recall information requires follow-up for CF24UK. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer with the registration and confirm whether any required repair remains outstanding before buying.

Vehicle One · CF24UK

Outstanding safety recall found

Recall Record 1

Recall ReferenceR/2024/123
Recall StatusOutstanding
ManufacturerBMW
ModelM4 Competition
Launch Date08 October 2024
Defect DescriptionEngine management software may not warn of a cooling-system fault soon enough.

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Damage result

1 record found

Recorded damage or write-off history requires careful review before buying.

Damage result

No records found

No insurance damage or write-off records were found.

Review before purchase

Damage or write-off history was returned for CF24UK. Review every returned record, category, incident date and affected area, then confirm the repair history and supporting documentation before buying.

Vehicle One · CF24UK

1 damage/write-off record found

Damage Record 1

CategoryS
StatusRecorded
Loss Date18 November 2022
Insurance Register Entry Date02 December 2022
Theft StatusNo theft record found
Cause of DamageAccident damage
Damage AreaFront nearside
InsurerSample Insurance Ltd

Generic passenger vehicle damage-area diagram

Based on provider area fields

Side view

Generic passenger vehicle side-view damage-area reference

Top view

Generic passenger vehicle top-view damage-area reference

Reported area: Front nearside

This is a generic vehicle diagram based on provider damage-area data. It is not an actual image of the damaged vehicle.

Supporting provider fields
CategoryS
StatusRecorded
Loss Date18 November 2022
Miaftr Entry Date02 December 2022
Theft Indicator LiteralNo theft record found
Insurer NameSample Insurance Ltd

Vehicle Timeline History

Vehicle 1

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
13Events
2Warnings
VS

Vehicle 2

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD
8Events
0Warnings

Vehicle One

Vehicle Two

Newest first

MOT pass

18 Apr 2025

MOT passed

MOT result: PASSED. Odometer reading: 42,860 mi. Noted: 1 advisory/minor note.

Certificate ID: 123456789012

MOT pass

14 Sept 2025

MOT passed

MOT result: PASSED. Odometer reading: 36,540 mi.

Certificate ID: 423456789012

Recall

08 Oct 2024

Safety recall: Recall record

Engine management software may not warn of a cooling-system fault soon enough.

MOT pass

12 Sept 2024

MOT passed

MOT result: PASSED. Odometer reading: 29,780 mi. Noted: 1 advisory/minor note.

Certificate ID: 523456789012

V5C

12 Sept 2024

V5C logbook issued

A V5C logbook issue date is recorded for this vehicle.

MOT pass

08 Sept 2023

MOT passed

MOT result: PASSED. Odometer reading: 22,410 mi.

Certificate ID: 623456789012

Keeper

12 Sept 2024

Registered keeper marker

A registered keeper start date is recorded. Keeper records are not proof of legal ownership.

2 previous keeper marker

V5C

18 May 2022

V5C logbook issued

A V5C logbook issue date is recorded for this vehicle.

Plate

12 Sept 2024

Plate transfer recorded

CF21UKG → CF24UK

Transfer type: Cherished transfer

Keeper

18 May 2022

Registered keeper marker

A registered keeper start date is recorded. Keeper records are not proof of legal ownership.

1 previous keeper marker

Keeper

11 Sept 2024

Previous keeper disposal marker

A previous registered keeper disposal date is recorded.

Keeper

17 May 2022

Previous keeper disposal marker

A previous registered keeper disposal date is recorded.

MOT pass

16 Apr 2024

MOT passed

MOT result: PASSED. Odometer reading: 36,120 mi.

Certificate ID: 223456789012

Registered

21 Sept 2017

First registration recorded

The earliest recorded registration date for this vehicle.

MOT pass

11 Apr 2023

MOT passed

MOT result: PASSED. Odometer reading: 28,750 mi. Noted: 1 advisory/minor note.

Certificate ID: 323456789012

V5C

21 Sept 2017

V5C logbook issued

A V5C logbook issue date is recorded for this vehicle.

Cat S

18 Nov 2022

Damage / write-off record: Category S

Status: Recorded. Cause: Accident damage. Theft marker: No theft record found. Damage area: FrontNearside.

Insurance register entry: 02 Dec 2022

Timeline complete

8 events shown

V5C

03 Aug 2022

V5C logbook issued

A V5C logbook issue date is recorded for this vehicle.

Keeper

02 Aug 2022

Registered keeper marker

A registered keeper start date is recorded. Keeper records are not proof of legal ownership.

1 previous keeper marker

Registered

15 Jun 2017

First registration recorded

The earliest recorded registration date for this vehicle.

Vehicle One

12 shown · 1 lower-priority item not shown

Timeline evidence uses only records returned in this report. Each vehicle lane is ordered independently with newest dated evidence first. Side-by-side cards do not necessarily share the same date; high-impact items without a reliable date appear as current markers.

Road Tax / VED Estimate

Compare expected renewal costs and payment options side by side

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Expected Annual VED

£200

Standard

Expected Annual VED

£200

Standard
Payment Schedule
Vehicle OneVehicle Two

Single 6-Month Payment

£110.00
£110.00

6-Month Direct Debit

£105.00
£105.00

Monthly Direct Debit

£17.50
£17.50

Total Over 12 Monthly Payments

£210.00
£210.00

How This Estimate Was Calculated

Original-price evidence, supplement assessment and calculation basis

Vehicle OneVehicle Two

Estimate Date

01 Nov 2026
01 Nov 2026

Renewal Assessment Date

01 Nov 2026
01 Nov 2026

Original OTR Cost

£62,400
£68,950

Premium Supplement Assessment

Not applied — this vehicle is outside the supplement charging window.
Not applied — this vehicle is outside the supplement charging window.

Calculation Basis

Post-2017 standard annual VED schedule.
Post-2017 standard annual VED schedule.

These are expected VED figures based on the available vehicle information. Confirm the final payable amount directly with DVLA before taxing the vehicle.

Vehicle Identity & Registration

Compare the core vehicle identity, registration dates and origin details

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

BMW M4 COMPETITION

2017WHITEPETROLCOUPE

AUDI RS5 QUATTRO

2017GREYPETROLCOUPE
Model & Classification
Vehicle OneVehicle Two

Model Range

4 Series
A5

Model Variant

N/A
N/A

Model Series

F82 LCI
B9

Vehicle Class

CAR
CAR

Engine Displacement

2979cc
2894cc
Registration & Origin
Vehicle OneVehicle Two

Date First Registered

15 June 2017
21 September 2017

Date First Registered in UK

15 June 2017
21 September 2017

Date of Manufacture

22 May 2017
10 August 2017

Used Before First Registration

No
No

Previous NI Registration

None recorded
None recorded

Model Introduced

N/A
N/A

Model Production Period

N/A
N/A

Country of Origin

Germany
Germany

Vehicle Identity & Build Details

Compare identification, power, platform and body configuration

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Maximum Power

331 kW

Doors2
Seats4

Maximum Power

331 kW

Doors2
Seats4
Identification & Power
Vehicle OneVehicle Two

VIN Last 3 Digits

742
519

Power-to-weight ratio

275 bhp/tonne
275 bhp/tonne
Approval & Platform
Vehicle OneVehicle Two

Taxation Category

CAR
CAR

Approval Status

M1
M1

Platform Name

BMW F82
N/A

Wheelbase Type

Standard
Standard

Shared Platform

Yes
Not available
Body & Capacity
Vehicle OneVehicle Two

Body Shape Style

Two-door coupe
Two-door coupe

Vehicle Status Overview

Compare MOT, tax, mileage and current risk status

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Vehicle One

MOTValid

18 April 2026

TaxTaxed

31 May 2026

Vehicle Two

MOTValid

18 April 2026

TaxTaxed

31 May 2026

History & Risk Signals
Vehicle OneVehicle Two

MOT Tests Archived

3
3

Latest MOT Result

PASSED
PASSED

Latest Mileage

42,860 mi
36,540 mi

MOT Mileage Consistency

CLEAR
CLEAR

Risk Level

LOW
LOW

MOT History & Advisories

Compare test history, mileage, failures and recorded defects

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Vehicle One

Latest MOT Test

18 April 2025

Highest Mileage

42,860 mi
Failed0
Major0
Dangerous0

Minor / advisory defects:2

Vehicle Two

Latest MOT Test

14 September 2025

Highest Mileage

36,540 mi
Failed0
Major0
Dangerous0

Minor / advisory defects:1

MOT Mileage Consistency

Calculated from chronological MOT odometer readings

Vehicle One

CLEAR
Est. annual5,436 mi
Records checked3
First reading28,750 mi
Anomalies0

Vehicle Two

CLEAR
Est. annual4,544 mi
Records checked3
First reading22,410 mi
Anomalies0

Assessment uses available MOT mileage records. A flagged decrease may require further investigation and does not by itself prove odometer fraud.

Full MOT Test Records and Defects

Complete MOT test records, certificate IDs, failure details, defect notes and advisories

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD
Vehicle One

Records Returned

3
Vehicle Two

Records Returned

3
Newest Test Records First
Vehicle OneVehicle Two

18 April 2025

PASSED

Odometer

42,860 mi

Certificate

123456789012

1 defect / advisories

ADVISORY

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

14 September 2025

PASSED

Odometer

36,540 mi

Certificate

423456789012

No defects recorded

16 April 2024

PASSED

Odometer

36,120 mi

Certificate

223456789012

No defects recorded

12 September 2024

PASSED

Odometer

29,780 mi

Certificate

523456789012

1 defect / advisories

ADVISORY

Front brake discs slightly worn but not seriously weakened.

11 April 2023

PASSED

Odometer

28,750 mi

Certificate

323456789012

1 defect / advisories

MINOR

Front brake pad wearing thin but not seriously weakened.

08 September 2023

PASSED

Odometer

22,410 mi

Certificate

623456789012

No defects recorded

Safety & Compliance

Compare crash-test protection and safety-assist ratings

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Euro NCAP Rating

5 / 5
★★★★★

Euro NCAP Rating

5 / 5
★★★★★

Protection Ratings

Adult Occupant Rating

84%
89%

Child Occupant Rating

86%
87%

Pedestrian Safety Ratio

76%
75%

Safety Assist Systems

78%
75%

Ratings relate to the identified model specification and may vary by model year, trim or fitted safety equipment.

Keeper & Ownership History

Compare registered keeper counts and the latest keeper-history dates

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Previous Keepers

2

Registered keeper count

Previous Keepers

1

Registered keeper count

Keeper Timeline

Current Keeper Since

12 September 2024
18 May 2022

Last Disposal Date

11 September 2024
17 May 2022

Registered keeper records describe vehicle registration history. They are not proof of legal ownership.

V5C / Logbook History

Compare logbook counts, issue dates and recent V5C activity

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

V5C Issue Records

3

Total logbooks recorded

V5C Issue Records

2

Total logbooks recorded

Logbook Timeline

Latest Logbook Issue Date

12 September 2024
18 May 2022

Oldest Logbook Issue Date

15 June 2017
21 September 2017

Complete Issue-Date Records

Vehicle One

Vehicle Two

Record 1

12 September 2024
18 May 2022

Record 2

03 August 2022
21 September 2017

Record 3

15 June 2017
—

A V5C issue date can reflect a keeper update, address change or replacement document. It does not by itself prove ownership or a keeper change.

Plate Transfer History

Compare registration changes, transfer dates and previous plate records

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Plate Changes

1

Recorded registration changes

Plate Changes

Not returned

Transfer history not returned

Latest Plate Transfer

Vehicle One

PreviousCF21UKG
CurrentCF24UK

Vehicle Two

PreviousNot returned
CurrentNot returned

Transfer Type

Private plate transfer
Not returned

Transfer Date

12 September 2024
Not returned

Complete Transfer Records

Vehicle One

Vehicle Two

Record 1

CF21UKG ➔ CF24UK (12 September 2024)
Transfer history was not returned for this vehicle.

Plate-transfer records are shown only when returned by the provider. A private-registration marker does not confirm that the full transfer history was supplied. Review the current V5C and seller documentation.

Import, Plate & Status Records

Compare import markers, private-plate history and registration-status records

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Import Marker

None

Import Marker

None

Registration Status Review

Imported from NI

No NI import marker
No NI import marker

Imported from Outside EU

No outside-EU marker
No outside-EU marker

Private Plate Status

Private plate recorded
No private plate marker

Certificate of Destruction

No record available
No record available

Unscrapped Record

No record available
No record available

These records provide additional due-diligence context. Review any recorded activity alongside the vehicle identity, keeper, V5C and plate-transfer history.

£

Market Valuation

Compare retail, private-sale, part-exchange and trade guide figures

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Dealer Forecourt Guide

£32,995
Trade Retail Guide£29,950

Dealer Forecourt Guide

£36,995
Trade Retail Guide£33,950

Private Sale & Part Exchange

Private Sale — Clean

£31,800
£35,800

Private Sale — Average

£30,500
£34,500

Part-Exchange Guide

£28,600
£32,600

Auction & Trade Guidance

Auction Guide

£26,800
£30,600

Trade — Average

£27,800
£31,800

Trade — Poor Condition

£24,800
£29,200

Valuation Context

OTR, mileage and reference date

Original OTR Cost

£62,400
£68,950

Mileage Basis

42,860 mi
36,540 mi

Valuation Date

30 June 2026
30 June 2026

Valuation figures are market guides rather than guaranteed sale prices. Condition, mileage, specification, location and current demand can affect the achievable value.

Engine & Performance

Compare power, torque, acceleration, drivetrain and engine specification

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Brake Horsepower

444 BHP
Power — kW331 kW
Power — PS450 PS
Peak Torque550 Nm

Brake Horsepower

444 BHP
Power — kW331 kW
Power — PS450 PS
Peak Torque600 Nm

Performance Figures

Maximum Speed

155 MPH
155 MPH

0–60 mph

4s
3.9s

0–100 km/h

4s
3.9s

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic DCT
Tiptronic automatic

Gears

7
8

Driven Wheels

Rear-wheel drive
Quattro all-wheel drive

Powertrain Layout

Combustion engine
Combustion engine

Engine Construction

Cylinders, aspiration and internal dimensions

Torque — lb-ft

406 lb-ft
443 lb-ft

Cylinder Layout

Straight six
V6

Engine Aspiration

Twin-turbocharged
Twin-turbocharged

Cylinder Bore

84 MM
84.5 MM

Piston Stroke

89.6 MM
86 MM

Cylinders

6
6

Valve Gear

DOHC
DOHC

Valves per Cylinder

4
4

Published performance and engine figures may vary by model year, trim, transmission, market specification and fitted equipment.

KG

Size & Weight

Compare vehicle dimensions, weight ratings and towing capacity

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Kerb Weight

1615 KG
LengthNot available
WidthNot available

Kerb Weight

1730 KG
LengthNot available
WidthNot available

Vehicle Weight Ratings

Maximum Vehicle Weight

2040 KG
2145 KG

Mass in Service

1615 KG
1730 KG

DVLA Recorded Gross Weight

2040 KG
2145 KG

Towing & Combined Weight

Trailer and gross train limits

Maximum Combined Weight

2040 KG
2145 KG

Dimensions and weight limits may vary by model year, trim, transmission, optional equipment and market specification. Confirm towing limits for the exact vehicle before use.

MPG

Emissions & Environmental Data

Compare fuel economy, emissions output, environmental standard and noise data

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Combined MPG

34 MPG
CO₂ Emissions194 g/km
Emissions StandardEURO 6

Combined MPG

32.5 MPG
CO₂ Emissions197 g/km
Emissions StandardEURO 6

Clean Air Zones

Vehicle One

London ULEZCOMPLIANT
Scotland LEZCOMPLIANT
England CAZCOMPLIANT

Vehicle Two

London ULEZCOMPLIANT
Scotland LEZCOMPLIANT
England CAZCOMPLIANT

Fuel & Efficiency

Combined Fuel Use

8.3 L/100KM
8.7 L/100KM

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 L
58 L

Vehicle Noise Data

Stationary and drive-by test measurements

Stationary Noise

91 dB
89 dB

Noise-Test Engine Speed

3750 RPM
3750 RPM

Drive-by Noise

73 dB
72 dB

Published fuel, emissions and noise figures are reference values. Real-world fuel use can vary with driving conditions, vehicle condition, load and specification.

PSI

Wheels & Tyres

Compare tyre pressures, tyre sizes, wheel fitment and load ratings

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Standard Tyre Pressure

Front32 PSI
Rear32 PSI

Standard Tyre Pressure

Front38 PSI
Rear38 PSI

Tyre Sizes

Front Tyre Size

265/30 R20
265/35 R19

Rear Tyre Size

285/30 R20
265/35 R19

Wheel Fitment

Bolt Pattern — PCD

5x120
5x112

Centre Bore

72.6 mm
66.5 mm

Wheel-Bolt Thread

M14 x 1.25
M14 x 1.5

Wheel-Bolt Hex Size

17 mm
17 mm

Front Wheel Offset

29 mm
24 mm

Rear Wheel Offset

40 mm
24 mm

Wheel-Bolt Torque

140 Nm
120 Nm

Tyre Ratings & Construction

Front Load Index

94
98

Rear Load Index

99
98

Front Speed Rating

Y
Y

Rear Speed Rating

Y
Y

Run-Flat Construction

Not run-flat
Not run-flat

Pressure Detail & Laden Settings

Standard and laden pressures by axle

Front Tyres

Standard Pressure — Bar

2.2 Bar
2.6 Bar

Laden Pressure — PSI

38 PSI
Not available

Laden Pressure — Bar

2.6 Bar
Not available

Rear Tyres

Standard Pressure — Bar

2.2 Bar
2.6 Bar

Laden Pressure — PSI

36 PSI
Not available

Laden Pressure — Bar

2.5 Bar
Not available

Tyre pressures can vary by wheel option, load and model specification. Confirm the exact cold-pressure requirements on the vehicle label or handbook before use.

CLR

Colour History

Compare current colour, original colour and recorded colour-change history

Vehicle One

CF24UK registration plate
CF24UK
VS

Vehicle Two

RS17AUD registration plate
RS17 AUD

Current Colour

WHITE
Original ColourNot recorded
Colour-change history unavailable

Current Colour

GREY
Original ColourGREY
No recorded colour changes

A recorded colour change may be legitimate, but it should agree with the vehicle, its documentation and the wider registration history.

This comparison combines returned paid vehicle-history data with DVLA, DVSA MOT, tax and specification records for each registration.

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