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AUDI A5 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 139,206 AUDI A5s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 4,496 (3.3%) 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 139,206 on the road.
Rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the A5
The Audi A5 is a series of compact executive and grand touring coupé cars produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi since June 2007. The A5 range also includes the coupe, cabriolet, and "Sportback"—a five-door liftback with a fastback roofline—derived from the Audi A4 saloon and estate models. Under Audi's internal platform numbering convention, the A5 is a member of the B-platform series of vehicles, sharing its platform designation with the A4 saloon and Avant. The first generation A5 (Type 8T) belongs to the B8 family, while the second-generation model (Type 8W6) is based on the B9...
AUDI A5 — questions & answers
How many AUDI A5 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 139,206 AUDI A5 were still registered in the UK — 131,186 licensed and on the road, plus 8,020 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI A5 rare?
The AUDI A5 is common, with 139,206 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI A5 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI A5 on UK roads rose by 4,496 (3.3%).
What fuel do most AUDI A5 use?
Most AUDI A5 run on diesel — about 58% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, plug-in hybrid, hybrid.
When did the AUDI A5 peak?
The AUDI A5 peaked at 139,206 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.