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AUDI RS6 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 6,636 AUDI RS6s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 6,683 in 2025 Q3 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 47 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 82 (1.3%) 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 (6,636).
Rarer than 18% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the RS6
The Audi RS 6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6 range, produced by the high-performance subsidiary company Audi Sport GmbH, for its parent company Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, from 2002 onwards. The first and second versions of the RS 6 were offered in both Avant and saloon forms. The third and fourth generations are only offered as an Avant.
AUDI RS6 — questions & answers
How many AUDI RS6 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 6,636 AUDI RS6 were still registered in the UK — 5,632 licensed and on the road, plus 1,004 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI RS6 rare?
The AUDI RS6 is uncommon, with 6,636 still about, making it rarer than 18% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI RS6 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI RS6 on UK roads rose by 82 (1.3%).
What fuel do most AUDI RS6 use?
Most AUDI RS6 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, electric.
When did the AUDI RS6 peak?
The AUDI RS6 peaked at 6,683 registered in 2025 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.