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AUDI A3 Common
As of 2026 Q2, 482,778 AUDI A3s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 482,917 in 2026 Q1 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 139 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3,524 (0.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 482,778 on the road.
Rarer than 0% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the A3
The Audi A3 is a small family car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi AG since September 1996. The first two generations of the Audi A3 were based on the Volkswagen Group A platform, while the third and fourth generations use the Volkswagen Group MQB platform.
AUDI A3 — questions & answers
How many AUDI A3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 482,778 AUDI A3 were still registered in the UK — 451,909 licensed and on the road, plus 30,869 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI A3 rare?
The AUDI A3 is common, with 482,778 still on the road, making it rarer than 0% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI A3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI A3 on UK roads rose by 3,524 (0.7%).
What fuel do most AUDI A3 use?
Most AUDI A3 run on petrol — about 50% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, plug-in hybrid, hybrid.
When did the AUDI A3 peak?
The AUDI A3 peaked at 482,917 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.