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AUSTIN A40 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 2,114 AUSTIN A40s 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 21 (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 (2,114).
Rarer than 27% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the A40
A number of different motor vehicles were marketed under the Austin A40 name by Austin between 1947 and 1967. Austin's naming scheme at that time derived from the approximate engine output, in horsepower. To distinguish between the different models, they were also named after counties of England. The following vehicles were sold under the Austin A40 name: 1947–50 Austin A40 Dorset 2-door saloon 1947–52 Austin A40 Devon 4-door saloon 1947–56 Austin A40 Countryman 2-door estate car 1947–56 Austin A40 Van 2-door panel van 1947–56 Austin A40 Pick-up 2-door pick-up truck 1948–5? Austin A40 Tourer...
AUSTIN A40 — questions & answers
How many AUSTIN A40 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 2,114 AUSTIN A40 were still registered in the UK — 1,410 licensed and on the road, plus 704 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUSTIN A40 rare?
The AUSTIN A40 is uncommon, with 2,114 still about, making it rarer than 27% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the AUSTIN A40 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUSTIN A40 on UK roads rose by 21 (1.0%).
What fuel do most AUSTIN A40 use?
Most AUSTIN A40 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the AUSTIN A40 peak?
The AUSTIN A40 peaked at 2,114 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.