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AUDI S6 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 2,229 AUDI S6s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon 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 181 (8.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,229).
Rarer than 27% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the S6
The Audi S6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6, an executive car produced by German automaker Audi. It went on sale in 1994, shortly after the "A6" designation was introduced, replacing the "100" nameplate. The original S6 was largely identical to the outgoing Audi S4 (C4) (Often referred to as the Ur-S4), with the only visible differences being new body-cladding and badging. In certain markets where the even-higher performance RS6 (which is also based on the A6) is not sold, the S6 serves as the most powerful trim level for the A6 lineup. The S6, like all Audi "S" models, is fitted as...
AUDI S6 — questions & answers
How many AUDI S6 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 2,229 AUDI S6 were still registered in the UK — 1,827 licensed and on the road, plus 402 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI S6 rare?
The AUDI S6 is uncommon, with 2,229 still about, making it rarer than 27% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI S6 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI S6 on UK roads rose by 181 (8.8%).
What fuel do most AUDI S6 use?
Most AUDI S6 run on petrol — about 63% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, electric.
When did the AUDI S6 peak?
The AUDI S6 peaked at 2,229 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.