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AUDI R8 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 4,310 AUDI R8s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 4,342 in 2025 Q2 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 32 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (4,310).
Rarer than 22% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the R8
The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car, which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German car manufacturer Audi AG in 2006. Production ended in the first quarter of 2024. The car is exclusively designed, developed, and manufactured by Audi AG's private subsidiary company manufacturing high performance automotive parts, Audi Sport GmbH (formerly quattro GmbH), and was inspired by the Lamborghini Gallardo albeit the second generation is built using the Huracán platform. The fundamental construction of the R8 is based on the Audi Space...
AUDI R8 — questions & answers
How many AUDI R8 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 4,310 AUDI R8 were still registered in the UK — 3,196 licensed and on the road, plus 1,114 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI R8 rare?
The AUDI R8 is uncommon, with 4,310 still about, making it rarer than 22% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI R8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI R8 on UK roads fell by 12 (0.3%).
What fuel do most AUDI R8 use?
Most AUDI R8 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the AUDI R8 peak?
The AUDI R8 peaked at 4,342 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.