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AUDI S3 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 40,132 AUDI S3s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1,089 (2.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 40,132 on the road.
Rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the S3
The Audi S3 is a performance version of the Audi A3 small family car, produced by German automaker Audi since 1999. S3 variants of have been produced from the first generation through the fourth generation of Audi A3. Like all Audi S models, it is only available with quattro four-wheel drive system.
AUDI S3 — questions & answers
How many AUDI S3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 40,132 AUDI S3 were still registered in the UK — 36,734 licensed and on the road, plus 3,398 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI S3 rare?
The AUDI S3 is common, with 40,132 still on the road, making it rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI S3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI S3 on UK roads rose by 1,089 (2.8%).
What fuel do most AUDI S3 use?
Most AUDI S3 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the AUDI S3 peak?
The AUDI S3 peaked at 40,132 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.