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AUDI S5 Common

As of 2026 Q2, 12,340 AUDI S5s 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 402 (3.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

AUDI S5 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
12,340
11,532 licensed808 SORN
▲ 402 (+3.4%) yr/yr
Peak: 12,340 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 3,085 6,170 9,255 12k 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 12,340 on the road.

Rarer than 15% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 12,340 on the road today
Petrol 92%Diesel 8%

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 S5

The Audi S5 is one of two high-performance variants of Audi's A5. The B8 and B9 generations were marketed as the coupé, cabriolet, and five-door fastback sedan versions of the B8 and B9 Audi S4 saloon and estate models, while the B10 S5 is the direct replacement of the B9 S4 models. Like all Audi "S" cars, they are only available with Audi's quattro four-wheel drive (4WD) system, here in S5 using a Torsen-based centre diff system. Most versions of the S5 are manufactured at Audi's plant in Ingolstadt, Germany; they are available as a coupé, cabriolet, and five-door sportback, which was previously...

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

AUDI S5 — questions & answers

How many AUDI S5 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 12,340 AUDI S5 were still registered in the UK — 11,532 licensed and on the road, plus 808 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the AUDI S5 rare?

The AUDI S5 is common, with 12,340 still on the road, making it rarer than 15% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the AUDI S5 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of AUDI S5 on UK roads rose by 402 (3.4%).

What fuel do most AUDI S5 use?

Most AUDI S5 run on petrol — about 92% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.

When did the AUDI S5 peak?

The AUDI S5 peaked at 12,340 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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