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AUDI S5 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 12,284 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 608 (5.2%) 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 12,284 on the road.
Rarer than 14% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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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...
AUDI S5 — questions & answers
How many AUDI S5 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 12,284 AUDI S5 were still registered in the UK — 11,422 licensed and on the road, plus 862 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI S5 rare?
The AUDI S5 is common, with 12,284 still on the road, making it rarer than 14% of the 2,429 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 608 (5.2%).
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 12,284 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.