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AUDI SQ7 Uncommon

As of 2026 Q1, 4,524 AUDI SQ7s 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 2016 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 225 (5.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

AUDI SQ7 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
4,524
4,383 licensed141 SORN
▲ 225 (+5.2%) yr/yr
Peak: 4,524 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2016 Q3

Survivors over time

0 1,131 2,262 3,393 4,524 2016 Q32021 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (4,524).

Rarer than 21% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 4,524 on the road today
Diesel 59%Petrol 41%

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 SQ7

The Audi A3 is a small family car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi AG since September 1996. The first two generations of the Audi A3 were based on the Volkswagen Group A platform, while the third and fourth generations use the Volkswagen Group MQB platform.

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

AUDI SQ7 — questions & answers

How many AUDI SQ7 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 4,524 AUDI SQ7 were still registered in the UK — 4,383 licensed and on the road, plus 141 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the AUDI SQ7 rare?

The AUDI SQ7 is uncommon, with 4,524 still about, making it rarer than 21% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the AUDI SQ7 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of AUDI SQ7 on UK roads rose by 225 (5.2%).

What fuel do most AUDI SQ7 use?

Most AUDI SQ7 run on diesel — about 59% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.

When did the AUDI SQ7 peak?

The AUDI SQ7 peaked at 4,524 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2016 Q3.

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