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AUDI RS3 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 9,224 AUDI RS3s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2015 Q2. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1,202 (15.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (9,224).
Rarer than 16% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the RS3
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 RS3 — questions & answers
How many AUDI RS3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 9,224 AUDI RS3 were still registered in the UK — 8,837 licensed and on the road, plus 387 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI RS3 rare?
The AUDI RS3 is uncommon, with 9,224 still about, making it rarer than 16% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI RS3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI RS3 on UK roads rose by 1,202 (15.0%).
What fuel do most AUDI RS3 use?
Most AUDI RS3 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the AUDI RS3 peak?
The AUDI RS3 peaked at 9,224 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2015 Q2.