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AUDI SQ8 Uncommon

As of 2026 Q2, 1,411 AUDI SQ8s 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 2019 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 106 (8.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

AUDI SQ8 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
1,411
1,382 licensed29 SORN
▲ 106 (+8.1%) yr/yr
Peak: 1,411 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2019 Q3

Survivors over time

0 353 706 1,058 1,411 2019 Q32023 Q12026 Q2

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,411).

Rarer than 32% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 1,411 on the road today
Petrol 70%Diesel 21%Electric 9%

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 SQ8

The Audi Q8 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV made by Audi that was launched in 2018. It is the flagship of the Audi SUV line, and is being produced at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.

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

AUDI SQ8 — questions & answers

How many AUDI SQ8 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 1,411 AUDI SQ8 were still registered in the UK — 1,382 licensed and on the road, plus 29 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the AUDI SQ8 rare?

The AUDI SQ8 is uncommon, with 1,411 still about, making it rarer than 32% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the AUDI SQ8 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of AUDI SQ8 on UK roads rose by 106 (8.1%).

What fuel do most AUDI SQ8 use?

Most AUDI SQ8 run on petrol — about 70% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, electric.

When did the AUDI SQ8 peak?

The AUDI SQ8 peaked at 1,411 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2019 Q3.

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