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UK Used Car Listings Data
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About
This dataset provides 100,000 scraped listings of used cars from the UK market. The data has been cleaned and organised, with listings separated into individual files corresponding to each car manufacturer. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the development of tools for predicting car resale values, understanding ideal selling times based on car age and mileage, enabling comparisons between different car models (such as Ford Focus and Mercedes C Class), and building car classification models. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to gain insights into the UK used car market and develop predictive automotive models.
Columns
The cleaned dataset contains the following key columns:
- model: The specific model of the car (e.g., A3, Q3).
- year: The registration year of the vehicle, ranging from 1997 to 2020.
- price: The selling price of the car in Pounds (£), with values observed between £1,490 and £145,000.
- transmission: The type of gearbox, including options like Manual and Semi-Auto.
- mileage: The total distance the car has travelled, ranging from 1 to 323,000 miles.
- fuelType: The type of fuel the engine uses, such as Diesel or Petrol.
- tax: The annual road tax amount, with values observed between £0 and £580.
- mpg: Miles per gallon, indicating fuel efficiency, with values ranging from 18.9 to 188.
- engineSize: The size of the engine in litres, typically between 0 and 6.3 litres.
Distribution
The dataset encompasses 100,000 individual used car listings. It is typically provided in CSV format, with the data further structured into separate files for each car manufacturer (e.g.,
audi.csv). Each file contains cleaned data for all 9 described columns. Specific numbers for rows or records per manufacturer file are not explicitly detailed, but the overall volume is substantial at 100,000 listings.Usage
This dataset is ideal for various applications and use cases, including:
- Developing car value regression models to predict vehicle resale prices.
- Analysing market trends to identify the ideal time to sell certain cars, considering factors like age and mileage and their impact on resale value.
- Performing comparative analysis between different car makes and models to understand market positioning and value retention.
- Building classification models for distinguishing between car types or manufacturers.
- Generating insights and visualisations to explore patterns and relationships within the UK used car market.
- Expanding existing automotive datasets for more refined analysis.
Coverage
The dataset's scope is defined as follows:
- Geographic: United Kingdom.
- Time Range: Covers vehicle registration years from 1997 to 2020.
- Demographic Scope: Not explicitly detailed, but the listings represent a wide array of cars available to the general public in the UK, encompassing various models, price points, and specifications.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a diverse range of users, including:
- Data scientists and machine learning engineers: For training and evaluating predictive models related to car valuation, depreciation, and market segmentation.
- Automotive industry professionals: Such as car dealerships, manufacturers, and market analysts, to inform pricing strategies, inventory management, and market intelligence.
- Financial analysts and insurers: For assessing risk, developing insurance models, and understanding asset depreciation.
- Academic researchers and students: For studies on consumer behaviour, economic trends in the automotive sector, or as practical data for machine learning projects.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- UK Used Car Listings Data
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- Used Car Market UK (1997-2020)
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Original Data Source: UK Used Car Listings Data
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