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AUDI Q5 Common

As of 2026 Q2, 138,131 AUDI Q5s 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 4,505 (3.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

AUDI Q5 car — UK survivor photo
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Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
138,131
135,343 licensed2,788 SORN
▲ 4,505 (+3.4%) yr/yr
Peak: 138,131 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 35k 69k 104k 138k 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 138,131 on the road.

Rarer than 3% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 138,130 on the road today
Diesel 67%Petrol 25%Plug-in hybrid 8%Hybrid 0%Electric 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 Q5

The Audi Q5 is a series of compact luxury crossover SUVs produced by the German luxury car manufacturer Audi from 2008. The original first-generation (Typ 8R) model was the third member of the B8 family to be released after the Audi A5 and fourth-generation A4, all being based on the Audi MLB platform. The second generation Q5 (Typ 80A) debuted in 2018 and shares the Audi MLB Evo platform with the corresponding B9 versions of the A4 and A5.

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

AUDI Q5 — questions & answers

How many AUDI Q5 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 138,131 AUDI Q5 were still registered in the UK — 135,343 licensed and on the road, plus 2,788 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the AUDI Q5 rare?

The AUDI Q5 is common, with 138,131 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the AUDI Q5 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of AUDI Q5 on UK roads rose by 4,505 (3.4%).

What fuel do most AUDI Q5 use?

Most AUDI Q5 run on diesel — about 67% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, electric.

When did the AUDI Q5 peak?

The AUDI Q5 peaked at 138,131 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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