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AUDI Q8 Common
As of 2026 Q2, 16,186 AUDI Q8s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 16,289 in 2026 Q1 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 103 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 456 (2.9%) 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 16,186 on the road.
Rarer than 14% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the Q8
The Audi Q8 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV made by Audi that was launched in 2018. It is the flagship of the Audi SUV line, and is being produced at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
AUDI Q8 — questions & answers
How many AUDI Q8 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 16,186 AUDI Q8 were still registered in the UK — 15,906 licensed and on the road, plus 280 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI Q8 rare?
The AUDI Q8 is common, with 16,186 still on the road, making it rarer than 14% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI Q8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI Q8 on UK roads rose by 456 (2.9%).
What fuel do most AUDI Q8 use?
Most AUDI Q8 run on electric — about 49% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, petrol, plug-in hybrid, hybrid.
When did the AUDI Q8 peak?
The AUDI Q8 peaked at 16,289 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2018 Q3.