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- Automotive Excellence Ltd
Automotive Excellence Ltd
- Company number
- 08443979
- Incorporated
- 14 Mar 201313 years trading
- Registered office
- 43 Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6UP
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Automotive Excellence Ltd is a 13-year-old private limited company registered in Southampton, company number 08443979, one of 239 motor trade companies in Southampton. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 28 March 2026.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets up £72K (+69.1%) on the year before, to £177K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £282K against £97K owed within a year: 2.9 times cover.
- 6 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2024 | £177K | £88K | £282K | £97K | 6 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £105K | £58K | £222K | £101K | 6 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £81K | £45K | £197K | £92K | 6 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £73K | £84K | £215K | £107K | 6 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £86K | £45K | £194K | £115K | 8 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £48K | £69K | £171K | £129K | |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £21K | £57K | £169K | £156K | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £50K | £131K | |||
| 31 Mar 2016 | £44K | £57K | £116K | £80K | |
| 31 Mar 2015 | £33K | £11K | £164K | £148K |
Where Automotive Excellence Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Southampton (SO16), in the Southampton local authority area, South East. Show SO16 6UP on a map.
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What happens if Automotive Excellence Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £1,500 (£3,000 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 29 Mar 2026 to 28 Apr 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 29 Apr 2026 to 28 Jun 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 29 Jun 2026 to 28 Sep 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 29 Sep 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 29 Jun 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 Sep 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Dec 2026 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 Jun 2027 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 08443979
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 14 March 2013 (13 years ago)
- Registered office
- 43 Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6UP
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 28 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 14 March 2026
Filing notes for motor trade companies
Motor trade companies hold vehicle stock, and how that stock is valued at the year end moves the profit directly. Some use the VAT margin scheme.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Automotive Excellence Ltd's accounts due?
Automotive Excellence Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 28 March 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Automotive Excellence Ltd's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 31 March 2025, due by 31 March 2026, and one for the period to 28 June 2025, due by 28 June 2026. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Automotive Excellence Ltd still trading?
Automotive Excellence Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 Oct 2026). Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Automotive Excellence Ltd do?
Automotive Excellence Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Automotive Excellence Ltd?
Automotive Excellence Ltd was incorporated on 14 March 2013, 13 years ago.
What is the penalty if Automotive Excellence Ltd files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Automotive Excellence Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.