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AUDI RS5 Uncommon

As of 2026 Q1, 2,863 AUDI RS5s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2,877 in 2025 Q4 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 14 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 11 (0.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

AUDI RS5 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Morio / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
2,863
2,554 licensed309 SORN
▲ 11 (+0.4%) yr/yr
Peak: 2,877 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 719 1,439 2,158 2,877 2014 Q32020 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,863).

Rarer than 24% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 2,863 on the road today
Petrol 100%Diesel 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 RS5

The Audi RS5 Turbo DTM is a Class One Touring Car constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi AG for use in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. The car was an updated version of the previous Audi RS5 DTM that had a naturally aspirated engine. The Audi RS5 Turbo DTM would remain to be based on the production Audi RS5 car. The car made its DTM debut in the 2019 season under "Class 1" regulations and was used until the 2020 season. The RS5 Turbo is Audi's first-turbo powered DTM car. With a total of 12 wins, 12 pole positions, 18 podium finishes and a total record of 1,132 manufacturer's championship...

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

AUDI RS5 — questions & answers

How many AUDI RS5 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 2,863 AUDI RS5 were still registered in the UK — 2,554 licensed and on the road, plus 309 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the AUDI RS5 rare?

The AUDI RS5 is uncommon, with 2,863 still about, making it rarer than 24% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the AUDI RS5 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of AUDI RS5 on UK roads rose by 11 (0.4%).

What fuel do most AUDI RS5 use?

Most AUDI RS5 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.

When did the AUDI RS5 peak?

The AUDI RS5 peaked at 2,877 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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