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AUDI 70 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 2 AUDI 70s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the AUDI 70 is rarer than 90% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 2 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 90% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 70
The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car, which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German car manufacturer Audi AG in 2006. Production ended in the first quarter of 2024. The car is exclusively designed, developed, and manufactured by Audi AG's private subsidiary company manufacturing high performance automotive parts, Audi Sport GmbH (formerly quattro GmbH), and was inspired by the Lamborghini Gallardo albeit the second generation is built using the Huracán platform. The fundamental construction of the R8 is based on the Audi Space...
AUDI 70 — questions & answers
How many AUDI 70 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 2 AUDI 70 were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI 70 rare?
The AUDI 70 is genuinely rare, with only 2 left, making it rarer than 90% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI 70 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI 70 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most AUDI 70 use?
Most AUDI 70 run on diesel — about 50% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.
When did the AUDI 70 peak?
The AUDI 70 peaked at 2 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.