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AUDI Q3 Common

As of 2026 Q2, 179,312 AUDI Q3s 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 8,298 (4.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

AUDI Q3 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
179,312
177,825 licensed1,487 SORN
▲ 8,298 (+4.9%) yr/yr
Peak: 179,312 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 45k 90k 134k 179k 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 179,312 on the road.

Rarer than 2% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 179,311 on the road today
Petrol 56%Diesel 41%Plug-in hybrid 3%Hybrid 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the Q3

The Audi Q3 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV produced by Audi since 2011. The Q3 has a transverse-mounted front engine.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

AUDI Q3 — questions & answers

How many AUDI Q3 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 179,312 AUDI Q3 were still registered in the UK — 177,825 licensed and on the road, plus 1,487 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the AUDI Q3 rare?

The AUDI Q3 is common, with 179,312 still on the road, making it rarer than 2% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the AUDI Q3 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of AUDI Q3 on UK roads rose by 8,298 (4.9%).

What fuel do most AUDI Q3 use?

Most AUDI Q3 run on petrol — about 56% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, plug-in hybrid, hybrid.

When did the AUDI Q3 peak?

The AUDI Q3 peaked at 179,312 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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