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AUDI S1 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 2,841 AUDI S1s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2,981 in 2019 Q3 — only 95% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 140 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 (2,841).
Rarer than 24% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the S1
The Audi Quattro is a road and rally car, produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi, part of the Volkswagen Group. It was first shown at the 1980 Geneva Motor Show on 3 March. Production continued through 1991.
AUDI S1 — questions & answers
How many AUDI S1 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 2,841 AUDI S1 were still registered in the UK — 2,702 licensed and on the road, plus 139 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI S1 rare?
The AUDI S1 is uncommon, with 2,841 still about, making it rarer than 24% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI S1 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI S1 on UK roads fell by 26 (0.9%).
What fuel do most AUDI S1 use?
Most AUDI S1 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the AUDI S1 peak?
The AUDI S1 peaked at 2,981 registered in 2019 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.