AUDI · AUDI S8 · Cars
AUDI S8 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 1,369 AUDI S8s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 1,397 in 2017 Q1 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 28 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 13 (1.0%) 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 (1,369).
Rarer than 31% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the S8
The Audi S8 is a full-size luxury car produced by the German automaker Audi AG, manufactured by Audi Sport GmbH at the Neckarsulm plant, and part of Audi's S model range. The S8 is the high-performance version of the Audi A8, fitted standard with Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, and was only offered with a short-wheelbase for the first three generations, being joined by a long-wheelbase variant option for the fourth generation.
AUDI S8 — questions & answers
How many AUDI S8 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1,369 AUDI S8 were still registered in the UK — 926 licensed and on the road, plus 443 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUDI S8 rare?
The AUDI S8 is uncommon, with 1,369 still about, making it rarer than 31% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the AUDI S8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUDI S8 on UK roads rose by 13 (1.0%).
What fuel do most AUDI S8 use?
Most AUDI S8 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the AUDI S8 peak?
The AUDI S8 peaked at 1,397 registered in 2017 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.