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AUDI C Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 155 AUDI Cs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 157 in 2019 Q2 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 4 (2.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 66% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the AUDI C is rarer than 55% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (155 in the latest data).
Rarer than 55% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the C
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 C — questions & answers
How many AUDI C are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 155 AUDI C were still registered in the UK — 52 licensed and on the road, plus 103 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI C rare?
The AUDI C is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (155), making it rarer than 55% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI C increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI C on UK roads rose by 4 (2.6%).
What fuel do most AUDI C use?
Most AUDI C run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the AUDI C peak?
The AUDI C peaked at 157 registered in 2019 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.