Experian AutoCheck API

AutoCheck, Finance, Mileage and Condition Checks

One Auto API provides Experian vehicle history check data through a single API, alongside data from 19 other providers.

Experian vehicle history data integrates directly into customer workflows to identify finance, theft, write-off and other vehicle risks at the point of appraisal, acquisition or disposal.

About Experian

Experian is one of the UK’s leading providers of vehicle history and automotive risk data, with particular strength in finance information.

Its position within the wider financial services industry means Experian is the first point of registration for vehicle finance interests for many motor finance providers, helping deliver timely and authoritative finance data. Experian’s vehicle history services enable businesses to identify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, stolen vehicles and other important risk indicators. This makes Experian data particularly valuable for dealers, lenders, marketplaces and other automotive businesses that need reliable vehicle history information embedded directly into acquisition, underwriting and transaction workflows.

Experian API - what data is available?

Field Name	Field Type	Example	Definition
business_type_searching	String	MOTOR TRADE & OTHER	Type of business type conducting the check.
cause_of_damage	String	Accident	Cause of damage.
certificate_of_destruction_issued	Boolean	true	Has a certificate of destruction been issued.
cherished_data_qty	Int	1	The cherished data quantity.
cherished_plate_transfer_date	Date	2022-01-01	Plate transfer date.
co2_gkm	Int	123	CO2 in g/km
colour	String	RED	Exterior colour of vehicle.
colour_changes_qty	Int	1	Colour change quantity.
company_contact_number	String	01234 567891	The company contact number.
company_contact_reference	String	Reference	The company contact reference.
company_name	String	A FINANCE CO	The company holding an interest in the vehicle.
condition_data_qty	Int	1	The condition data quantity.
current_vehicle_registration_mark	String	AB21ABC	Current vehicle registration mark.
damage_location_desc	String	FrontOffside	The location of the damage
date_last_updated	Date	2020-01-01	Date record was last updated
date_of_interest	Date	2020-01-01	The date vehicle was marked as high risk.
date_of_last_colour_change	Date	2020-01-01	Date of last colour change.
date_of_last_keeper_change	Date	2022-01-01	Date of last keeper change.
date_of_loss	Date	2022-01-01	Date of loss.
date_of_miaftr_entry	Date	2022-01-01	MIAFTR entry date.
date_of_mileage_observation	Date	2020-01-01	The date of the mileage observation
date_of_receipt	Date	2022-01-01	Recorded date of transfer at DVLA.
date_of_search	String	2023-08-14	Date of the last search.
date_of_vehicle_identity_check	Date	2020-01-01	Date of (previous) vehicle identity check(s)
date_removed	Date	2022-01-01	Date the condition was removed.
date_reported	Date	2022-01-01	Date vehicle was reported as stolen.
date_v5c_issued	Date	2020-01-01	Date the v5 was issued.
does_vehicle_identification_number_match	Boolean	true	Does the supplied vehicle_registration_mark and vehicle_identifcation input parameters match.
does_vehicle_registration_mark_match	Boolean	false	Does the VRM returned in the response match the input VRM
driveby_soundlevel_db	Int	71	Sound level in decibels for the drive by levels.
dvla_body_desc	String	5 DOOR HATCHBACK	DVLA body description.
dvla_doorplan_code	Int	6	DVLA door plan code.
dvla_dtp_manufacturer_code	String	D6	DVLA DTP manufacturer code.
dvla_dtp_model_code	String	587	DVLA DTP model code
dvla_fuel_desc	String	DIESEL	DVLA fuel description.
dvla_manufacturer_desc	String	NISSAN	DVLA manufacturer description.
dvla_model_desc	String	QASHQAI ACENTA PREMIUM DCI	DVLA model description.
dvla_transmission_code	String	M	DVLA transmission code.
dvla_transmission_desc	String	MANUAL 6 GEARS	DVLA transmission description.
dvla_wheelplan	String	2 AXLE RIGID BODY	DVLA wheelplan code.
engine_capacity_cc	Int	1499	Cubic capacity of the engine.
engine_number	String	A12345678	Vehicle engine number.
error	String	Example error details	Details of what went wrong with the api call
exported_date	Date	2020-01-01	Date vehicle was exported.
external_image_urls	String	http://exampleauctionhouse/example/12345	The URL returns external image of vehicle.
extra_information	String	Additional information relating to high risk	The additional information relating to high risk.
finance_agreement_number	String	S1234567	The finance agreement number.
finance_company	String	A FINANCE CO	The finance company.
finance_company_contact_number	String	01234 567891	The finance company contact number.
finance_data_qty	Int	1	The finance data quantity.
finance_start_date	Date	2020-01-01	The date finance agreement starts.
finance_term_months	Int	12	The term of finance agreement in months.
finance_type	String	HIRE PURCHASE	The finance type.
financed_vehicle_desc	String	NISSAN QASHQAI ACENTA	The financed vehicle.
first_registration_date	Date	2020-01-01	Date of first registration.
gross_vehicleweight_kg	Int	2359	Total weight of the vehicle including the Kerb Weight and Payload Weight in kilograms.
high_risk_data_qty	Int	1	The high risk data quantity.
high_risk_type	String	AT RISK	The high risk type.
imported_date	Date	2020-01-01	Date vehicle was imported
indemnity_gbp	Int	10000	Indemnity amount in GBP for any data guarantee purchased as part of the check.
indemnity_months	Int	12	Indemnity period in months for any data guarantee purchased as part of the check,
insurer_branch	Int	12345	Insurer's branch number.
insurer_claim_number	String	EXAMPLE CLAIM NUMBER	Insurer's claim number.
insurer_code	String	1234	Insurer's code.
insurer_contact_number	String	01234 567891	Insurer's contact number.
insurer_make	String	NISS	Insurer's manufacturer description.
insurer_model	String	QAS	Insurer's model description.
insurer_name	String	EXAMPLE INSURANCE CO	Insurer's name.
is_exported	Boolean	true	Vehicle is exported.
is_imported	Boolean	true	Vehicle is imported.
is_non_eu_import	Boolean	true	Vehicle is non-eu import.
is_scrapped	Boolean	true	Has the vehicle been scrapped.
is_stolen	Boolean	true	Is the vehicle stolen
is_under_investigation	Boolean	false	Vehicle is currently under investigation by Experian.
keeper_changes_qty	Int	1	Number of keeper changes.
last_colour	String	BLACK	Vehicle's last colour
loss_type	String	T	The flag to indicate type of loss for old insurance motor claims.
manufactured_year	Int	2020	Year of manufacture.
max_braked_towing_weight_kg	Int	1234	Maximum braked towing weight in kilograms,
max_netpower_kw	Int	150	Maximum net power in kilowatts.
max_unbraked_towing_weight_kg	Int	123	Maximum unbraked towing weight in kilograms.
maximum_permissable_mass_kg	Int	2085	Maximum permissable mass in kilograms.
mileage	Int	12345	The current mileage of the vehicle in full
mileage_data_qty	Int	1	The mileage data quantity
mileage_observed	Int	12345	Vehicle odometer reading
min_kerbweight_kg	Int	1135	Weight of the vehicle, including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment in kilograms.
mvris_code	String	A1ABC	MVRIS Code
mvris_manufacturer_code	String	S8	MVRIS manufacturer code.
mvris_model_code	String	CUB	MVRIS model code.
number_gears	Int	1	Number of gears.
number_previous_colours	Int	1	The number of previous colours
number_previous_keepers	Int	1	Number of previous keepers.
number_seats	Int	5	Number of seats.
original_colour	String	BLUE	Vehicle's original colour.
police_force	String	COUNTY POLICE FORCE	Investigating police force.
police_force_contact_number	String	01234 567891	Investigating police force contact number.
power_weight_ratio_kw_kg	Float	0.1234	Power to weight ratio kilowatts per kilograms.
previous_search_qty	Int	1	The previous search quantity.
previous_vehicle_registration_mark	String	AB21CDE	Previous vehicle registration mark.
primary_damage_desc	String	Slight Front Damage	The primary damage description
prior_gb_vrm	String	AB21ABC	Previous GB vehicle registration mark
prior_ni_vrm	String	ABC1234	Previous NI vehicle registration mark.
recovered_category	String	B	Recovered category
recovered_category_desc	String	Non-structure damage	The recovered category description.
registration_date	Date	2020-01-01	Date the vehicle was first registered in the UK.
registration_period	Int	12	The registration period in months.
result	String	fail	Has the vehicle passed all lead validation tests.
result_of_vehicle_identity_check	String	Pass	Result of vehicle identity check
salvage_auction_location	String	York	Salvage auction's location
salvage_auction_lot_date	Date	2020-01-01	The salvage auction date
salvage_auction_lot_desc	String	CAT S - Repairable Structural	Salvage auction lot description
salvage_auction_record_found	Boolean	true	Salvage record has been found
salvage_auction_record_id	Int	1234567	Salvage record id
salvage_auction_reference	Int	1234567	The salvage auction lot ID or reference number
scrapped_date	Date	2020-01-01	Date the vehicle was scrapped.
secondary_damage_desc	String	Unable to select 5th gear, steering poor.	The secondary damage description
source_of_mileage_observation	String	DVLA	The source of the mileage observation
stationary_soundlevel_db	Int	72	Sound level in decibels whilst vehicle is stationary.
stationary_soundlevel_rpm	Int	3000	Sound level in decibels for Engine speed levels.
stolen_vehicle_data_qty	Int	1	The stolen vehicle data quantity.
sub_source_of_mileage_observation	String	DVLA	The sub-source of the mileage observation
success	Boolean	true	Whether the api call was successful
theft_indicator	String	Y	Theft indicator.
theft_indictor_literal	String	STOLEN	Theft indicator.
time_of_search	String	10:56:18	Time of search (hh:mm:ss)
transfer_type	String	Marker	Plate transfer type.
used_before_first_registration	Boolean	true	Vehicle was used before DVLA/DLNI first registration.
v5c_data_qty	Int	1	Number of V5C Certificates.
vehicle_identification_number	String	ABCDE123456F78910	Vehicle identification number (VIN).
vehicle_identity_check_qty	Int	1	Number of vehicle identity checks.
vehicle_registration_mark	String	AB21ABC	Vehicle registration number (VRM).
vehicle_status	String	VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOLEN	Vehicle's stolen status.
was_exported	Boolean	false	Vehicle was exported.

Experian API Endpoints

FAQ

What data data is available via the Experian AutoCheck API?

Experian AutoCheck endpoints include Stolen, Finance, Write Off (Condition), High Risk (3rd Party Interest), Import, Export, Scrapped, Keeper, Plate and Colour data. Mileage Checks, Salvage Data and Data Guarantees are also available via a single integration.

Can I buy the individual components of Experian AutoCheck individually?

Yes, standalone checks are available for Vehicle Identity, Stolen, Finance, Write Off, High Risk, Mileage, Keeper, Plate, Colour and Previous Searches. You can choose the data you require for flexible integration.

Can I resell Experian data in software and vehicle history reports?

Yes - Experian data can be incorporated into software platforms and vehicle history reports for resale, subject to meeting the relevant compliance requirements and obtaining prior approval for the proposed use case. Please contact us to discuss your requirements and we can advise on the approval process and appropriate commercial arrangements.

How does accessing Experian data via One Auto API differ from a direct Experian contract?

We provide the same high-quality data on flexible terms, with no minimum term, volume or financial commitment - ideal for start-ups and growing businesses.

What is the Experian AutoCheck Data Guarantee and how much cover does it provide?

Experian AutoCheck Data Guarantees provide an indemnity for buyers, with various levels of cover available ranging from £10,000 to £50,000 for a period of 12 months. Terms and conditions are applicable.

What data data is available via the Experian AutoCheck API?

Can I buy the individual components of Experian AutoCheck individually?

Can I resell Experian data in software and vehicle history reports?

How does accessing Experian data via One Auto API differ from a direct Experian contract?

We provide the same high-quality data on flexible terms, with no minimum term, volume or financial commitment - ideal for start-ups and growing businesses.

What is the Experian AutoCheck Data Guarantee and how much cover does it provide?

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Experian AutoCheck API

AutoCheck, Finance, Mileage and Condition Checks

One Auto API provides Experian vehicle history check data through a single API, alongside data from 19 other providers.

About Experian

Experian API - what data is available?

Experian API Endpoints

Sample Responses

FAQ

What data data is available via the Experian AutoCheck API?

Can I buy the individual components of Experian AutoCheck individually?

Can I resell Experian data in software and vehicle history reports?

How does accessing Experian data via One Auto API differ from a direct Experian contract?

What is the Experian AutoCheck Data Guarantee and how much cover does it provide?