Fast Autotrader UK Scraper - Low cost per result

Autotrader UK Scraper — Fast, lightweight Apify actor for extracting vehicle listings and details from https://www.autotrader.co.uk

Supports both search result URLs and individual vehicle pages. Optimized for speed and low cost, capturing only essential, high-value fields such as title, price, mileage, year, location, seller info, and images.

Features configurable maxItems limit per URL and mode (aggressive or slow) for performance tuning. Outputs clean, structured JSON for easy integration into analytics, inventory systems, market research or price monitoring workflows.

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👉 Fast Autotrader UK Scraper

🚀 What This Actor Can Do

✅ Scrapes Autotrader UK search result pages and individual vehicle pages.

✅ Outputs two main record types:

• FEATURED_LISTING — compact listing data (for search URL inputs).

• VEHICLE_DETAIL — full detail extraction (for individual vehicle URL inputs).

✅ Minimises browser usage where possible (uses lightweight page interactions or HTML parsing), supports two modes: aggressive and slow.

🧾 Input Options

Field	Description
startUrls	Any Autotrader URLs to scrape from
maxItems	Maximum number of items to scrape per input (10–10,000, default: 100)
mode	Select crawl behavior: • aggressive – faster, but proxy recommended • slow – human-like browsing
searchType	(Optional) Vehicle category to search for. Options: Cars, Vans, Bikes, Motorhomes, Caravans, Trucks, Farm Machinery, Plant Machinery, Electric Bikes
postCode	(Optional) UK postcode to filter results by location (e.g., NG1 1GF)
make	(Optional) Vehicle manufacturer (e.g., Aston Martin)
model	(Optional) Vehicle model (e.g., DB12)
yearFrom	(Optional) Minimum vehicle registration year (e.g., 2020)
yearTo	(Optional) Maximum vehicle registration year (e.g., 2025)

How to Create a Custom Search URL on Autotrader.co.uk

The search URL on Autotrader consists of several components. By combining them, you can create a custom URL to perform specific searches on the Autotrader website. This custom URL can then be used as input for this Apify actor.

• Base URL:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/

• Search Type:

Choose the appropriate search type depending on the vehicle category you’re interested in:

Field	Description
car-search?	Search for Cars
van-search?	Search for Vans
bike-search?	Search for Bikes
motorhome-search?	Search for Motorhomes
caravan-search?	Search for Caravans
truck-search?	Search for Trucks
farm-search?	Search for Farm Machinery
plant-search?	Search for Plant Machinery
electric-bike-search?	Search for Electric Bikes

• Search Parameters (Keywords):

You can refine your search using query parameters (keywords). Below are some common examples:

Parameter	Example	Description
postcode	&postcode=NG1+1NG	(Optional) Filter results by a specific postcode
make	&make=Aston+Martin	(Optional) Filter by vehicle manufacturer
model	&model=DB12	(Optional) Filter by vehicle model
year-from	&year-from=2024	(Optional) Set the minimum registration year
year-to	&year-to=2025	(Optional) Set the maximum registration year

These are the most common parameters, but Autotrader supports many additional options. For more advanced filters, you can explore the full search query options directly on autotrader.co.uk

🔍 Examples of search URL:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/van-search?postcode=NG1+1NG

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?postcode=M60+1NW&advertising-location=at_cars&year-to=2025

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-search?channel=bikes&make=BMW&min-engine-power=100&postcode=N5%201BU&sort=relevance

🚗 Examples of vehicle detail:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509046056352

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202509156350043

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/truck-details/202407111673555

⚙️ Scraping Mode:

• Aggressive Mode (default): faster, higher concurrency; may increase block risk.

• Slow Mode: emulate human scrolling/clicks, longer delays, lower concurrency; more resilient.

🧾 Output Examples

FEATURED LISTING DATA

{
    "type": "FEATURED_LISTING",
    "id": "202502068817072",
    "title": "Vauxhall Grandland X",
    "subTitle": "1.2 Turbo Elite Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr",
    "attentionGrabber": "PAN ROOF - CARPLAY - LED",
    "price": "£11,558",
    "location": null,
    "discount": null,
    "description": null,
    "images": [
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/bc1c23bcd58447b685723c0595fff6b5.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/da1199a1f32341fa904643a900a78ab3.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/979b0af3e2b144a28fbc6ae24eff1292.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/cd25c5b1367348ccb25ed60e8d419dfe.jpg"
    ],
    "priceIndicatorRating": "LOW",
    "rrp": null,
    "manufacturerApproved": false,
    "sellerName": "Carsa",
    "sellerType": "TRADE",
    "dealerLink": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/carsa-10043752?channel=cars",
    "dealerReview": {
        "overallReviewRating": 1,
        "numberOfReviews": 7
    },
    "itemLink": "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502068817072?journey=FEATURED_LISTING_JOURNEY&sort=relevance&searchId=85f727b5-3c1d-42bf-88ba-1278c65ab37c",
    "hasDigitalRetailing": false,
    "preReg": false,
    "finance": null,
    "badges": [
        {
            "type": "PI_LOW",
            "displayText": "Lower price"
        },
        {
            "type": "MILEAGE",
            "displayText": "24,372 miles"
        },
        {
            "type": "REGISTERED_YEAR",
            "displayText": "2019 (19 reg)"
        }
    ],
    "advertiserId": "10043752",
    "advertiserType": "TRADE",
    "isFranchiseApproved": false,
    "scrapedAt": "2025-10-10T09:10:16.020Z"
}

VEHICLE DETAIL DATA

{
    "id": "202509246579398",
    "title": "Scania S580 V8",
    "subTitle": "6X2 TAG AXLE 16.4",
    "price": "£49,750 +VAT",
    "description": "2020 (69) Scania S580 V8 Highline. 6X2 Tag Axle, 2-Pedal Opticruise Gearbox, Fixed Fifth Wheel, 5-Stage Retarder, Alcoa Alloy Wheels, Rear-Mounted Batteries, Full Chassis In-Fills, Dutch Headboard, Marker Lights, Air Horns, Grill Spots, Deep Visor, Beacons, BackBar with LEDs & Work Lights, Corner Deflectors, Colour-Coded, Twin Bunk, Fridge, Infotainment Premium with SatNav, Leather Steering Wheel, 610K Miles. In Excellent Condition. Finance Available subject to status.",
    "attentionGrabber": "610K MILES | MANY EXTRAS",
    "sellerName": "A & M Commercials Ltd",
    "keySpecification": [
        {
            "label": "Mileage",
            "value": "983,168 kilometres",
            "specKey": "MILEAGE"
        },
        {
            "label": "Registration",
            "value": "2020 (69 reg)",
            "specKey": "REGISTRATION"
        },
        {
            "label": "Category",
            "value": "Tractor Units",
            "specKey": "CATEGORY"
        },
        {
            "label": "Axle config",
            "value": "6x2",
            "specKey": "AXLECONFIG"
        },
        {
            "label": "Gearbox",
            "value": "Automatic",
            "specKey": "GEARBOX"
        },
        {
            "label": "Cab type",
            "value": "High sleeper cab",
            "specKey": "CABTYPE"
        },
        {
            "label": "Engine power",
            "value": "580BHP",
            "specKey": "ENGINESIZEPOWER"
        },
        {
            "label": "Engine",
            "value": "16.4L",
            "specKey": "ENGINESIZELITRES"
        },
        {
            "label": "Emission class",
            "value": "Euro 6",
            "specKey": "EMISSIONCLASS"
        },
        {
            "label": "GVW",
            "value": "MTPLM: 44,000kg",
            "specKey": "GVW"
        }
    ],
    "images": [
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/3f529c5adc574124ae6f696a0761374f.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/5dc54f095bf74d4daae95945915fb7da.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/692a163765b4440c9738b96694680261.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/66d3df193f544c979316f4e01ca4db5f.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/fcda22e0f4a749239f9cf7dd928e71fd.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/fb0e3474a6754bc5ac71b0f271902cda.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/e9aa096105204aee93b023a0258673a3.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/f1437feb8290453d904ff7a43cc00fa7.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/ab5f5185dace4d6b97ca252c7fc12254.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/59ab9a940fb24e46a30b2157d8d657bd.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/8ed63911e0f044c389040905ca792de8.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/b74a70bf72dc4a3f901e00be1fa74778.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/0d220e2834a54a4584efeb77e281c887.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/2167c31baf41437491ea39db2eba130a.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/9017c2700d644336a1fb5e3f98469b22.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/56875c74bc984b6db48568e4a8fa772f.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/6c4d5312c89e4ea499e918a8e57d6b8b.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/c1935381f94a4975853a1f3e9ee1dbfb.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/bd79c70ecb094c4c8b153611f5659368.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/847d1b61e59340059559d0eed7275ba1.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/96635b551feb4efdbf132f4e1d100852.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/b9506775b3d1477ab0ed306f2d8ea8bd.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/55cf1de5268941e8875d58812a7e69f7.jpg",
        "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/{resize}/fa252d8413454039a800464caf7f7033.jpg"
    ],
    "videos": [],
    "detailChecks": [
        {
            "id": "STOLEN",
            "label": "Not recorded as stolen",
            "status": "PASSED",
            "failureNotificationStatus": null
        },
        {
            "id": "SCRAPPED",
            "label": "Not recorded as scrapped",
            "status": "PASSED",
            "failureNotificationStatus": null
        },
        {
            "id": "IMPORTED",
            "label": "Not imported from another country",
            "status": "PASSED",
            "failureNotificationStatus": null
        },
        {
            "id": "EXPORTED",
            "label": "Not exported out of the UK",
            "status": "PASSED",
            "failureNotificationStatus": null
        },
        {
            "id": "WRITE_OFF",
            "label": "Never been written off",
            "status": "PASSED",
            "failureNotificationStatus": null
        },
        {
            "id": "HIGH_RISK",
            "label": "No third party interest",
            "status": "PASSED",
            "failureNotificationStatus": null
        },
        {
            "id": "MILEAGE_DISCREPANCY",
            "label": "No mileage issues",
            "status": "PASSED",
            "failureNotificationStatus": null
        },
        {
            "id": "COLOUR_CHANGED",
            "label": "No colour changes",
            "status": "PASSED",
            "failureNotificationStatus": null
        },
        {
            "id": "PRIVATE_FINANCE",
            "label": "No outstanding finance",
            "status": "PASSED",
            "failureNotificationStatus": null
        },
        {
            "id": "REGISTRATION_CHANGED",
            "label": "Recorded plate change",
            "status": "FAILED",
            "failureNotificationStatus": "INFORMATION"
        }
    ],
    "contactDetails": {
        "email": "michael@amcommercials.com",
        "phoneNumberOne": "+44 28 3711 0932",
        "phoneNumberTwo": "+44 1925 697677",
        "website": "http://www.amcommercials.com",
        "advertiserId": "284099",
        "advertiserName": "A & M Commercials Ltd",
        "advertiserAddressOne": "UNIT 2 CLAYTON ROAD",
        "advertiserTown": "WARRINGTON",
        "advertiserPostcode": "WA3 6PH",
        "advertiserLogo": "https://m.atcdn.co.uk/dealer-logo/at2/adbranding/284099/images/fpa_logo.gif",
        "numberOfReviews": "8",
        "coordinates": {
            "latitude": 53.4317772,
            "longitude": -2.5177162
        }
    },
    "scrapedAt": "2025-10-10T09:10:20.342Z"
}

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