Used Car Buyer Guides for the UK
Authoritative, UK-specific guides for buying a used car. Every guide reflects UK road tax bands, MOT requirements, VAT considerations, and pricing data drawn from active Autoza listings. Updated quarterly.
Model common-faults guides
Year-by-year fault patterns, mileage thresholds, indicative UK repair costs, and pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 40 most-searched used cars in the UK.
BMW 5 Series Common Faults
G30, 2017–2024
Audi A6 Common Faults
C8, 2018–2024
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Common Faults
W213, 2016–2023
Volkswagen Passat Common Faults
B8, 2015–2023
Volkswagen Golf Common Faults
Mk7 2013–2019, Mk8 2020+
Ford Focus Common Faults
Mk4, 2018–2025
Toyota Corolla Common Faults
E210, 2019+
Nissan Qashqai Common Faults
J11 2014–2021, J12 2021+
Hyundai Tucson Common Faults
NX4, 2020+
Kia Sportage Common Faults
NQ5, 2021+
Skoda Octavia Common Faults
Mk4, 2020+
Toyota Yaris Common Faults
XP210, 2020+
Mazda CX-5 Common Faults
KF, 2017–2024 (2022 facelift)
Hyundai i30 Common Faults
PD, 2017+
Vauxhall Corsa Common Faults
Mk5 (E) 2014–2019, Mk6 (F) 2019+
Volkswagen Tiguan Common Faults
Mk2, 2016–2023 (Allspace 2017+)
Honda CR-V Common Faults
Mk5, 2018–2023 (Hybrid)
Toyota RAV4 Common Faults
XA50, 2019–2024 (Hybrid)
Dacia Duster Common Faults
Mk1 2010–2018, Mk2 2018+
Ford Kuga Common Faults
Mk3, 2019+
Renault Clio Common Faults
Mk4 2012–2019, Mk5 2019+
SEAT Leon Common Faults
Mk3 2012–2020, Mk4 2020+
Peugeot 208 Common Faults
Mk2 (2019–present)
Kia Ceed Common Faults
Mk3 (2018–present)
Volkswagen Polo Common Faults
Mk6 AW (2017–present)
BMW 3 Series Common Faults
F30 (2012–2019) / G20 (2019–present)
Audi A4 Common Faults
B9 (2015–2023)
Peugeot 3008 Common Faults
Mk2 (2016–2024)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Common Faults
W205 (2014–2021) / W206 (2021–present)
Toyota C-HR Common Faults
Mk1 (2016–2023)
Tesla Model 3 Common Faults
Mk1 pre-facelift (2017–2023) and "Highland" refresh (2024–2026)
Skoda Karoq Common Faults
NU7, 2017–2021 (pre-facelift) and 2022–2025 (facelift)
Ford Fiesta Common Faults
Mk8 (2017–2023)
Vauxhall Astra Common Faults
Mk7 / K (2015-2021)
MINI Cooper F56 Common Faults
F56 (2014–2023)
Nissan Juke Common Faults
Mk2 (2019–2025)
Land Rover Discovery Sport Common Faults
L550 (2015–2026)
Audi A3 Common Faults
8V (2013–2020)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Common Faults
W177 (2018–present)
Skoda Fabia Common Faults
Mk3/NJ3 (2014–2021) and Mk4/PJ (2021–2025)
Buyer-segment guides
Best Used Cars Under £10,000 in the UK
Most reliable picks at the budget end of the market.
Best Used Cars Under £15,000 in the UK
The UK family-car sweet spot.
Best Used Cars Under £20,000 in the UK
Late-model EVs and premium hatches.
Cheapest Used Cars in the UK
Sub-£8k bargains worth considering.
Best Used-Car Deals in the UK Right Now
This week's strongest value picks.
Used Cars with Warranty in the UK
What a UK dealer warranty actually covers.
Autoza Dealer Trust Score Explained
How we rate every dealer on the platform.
Glossary of UK Car-Buying Terms
MOT, VAT, V5C, PCP, HP, BIK — defined.