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Audi Quattro statistics

How many Audi Quattros are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
1,444 Quattro records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 360 +13.9% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 1,084 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 887 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Licensed in 1994 2,209 when this data begins
  • Declared off the road 75.1% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 98.6% of those licensed

How many Audi Quattros are left in Great Britain?

There were 360 Audi Quattros licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,084 declared off the road (SORN). That is 83.7% fewer than the 2,209 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Audi Quattros licensed in Great Britain

The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.

Audi Quattros licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 2,209
1995 2,091
1996 2,054
1997 1,980
1998 1,905
1999 1,757
2000 1,597
2001 1,523
2002 1,413
2003 1,364
2004 1,278
2005 1,206
2006 1,026
2007 941
2008 850
2009 760
2010 699
2011 615
2012 543
2013 484
2014 465
2015 450
2016 426
2017 388
2018 360
2019 342
2020 304
2021 323
2022 293
2023 297
2024 320
2025 355
2026 360

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Audi Quattro MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Audi Quattros in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Audi Quattro engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 374 Audi Quattros licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 55.3% have an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc, and 32.1% have an engine of 2,201cc to 2,300cc. The share with an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc has grown from 37.2% in 2014 to 55.3%.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Audi Quattros licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
2,101cc to 2,200cc 207 licensed 55.3%
2,201cc to 2,300cc 120 licensed 32.1%
2,701cc to 2,800cc 18 licensed 4.8%
1,901cc to 2,000cc 12 licensed 3.2%
1,701cc to 1,800cc 2 licensed 0.5%
Other sizes 15 licensed 4.0%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
2,101–2,200cc Petrol 207 55.3%
2,201–2,300cc Petrol 120 32.1%
2,701–2,800cc Petrol 18 4.8%
1,901–2,000cc Petrol 11 2.9%
2,901–3,000cc Petrol 4 1.1%

Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025

Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.

Audi Quattros licensed in the UK by engine size, share of each year’s total
Year 2,101–2,200cc2,201–2,300cc2,701–2,800cc1,901–2,000cc
2014 37.2%37.4%12.8%0.2%
2015 41.1%38.1%9.9%0.2%
2016 40.9%37.8%11.0%0.2%
2017 40.6%39.4%9.1%0.2%
2018 41.7%36.4%9.6%0.3%
2019 42.1%39.0%8.4%0.3%
2020 46.9%33.6%7.9%0.6%
2021 46.4%34.3%8.3%0.9%
2022 39.7%43.6%5.9%1.3%
2023 46.0%38.6%6.4%1.3%
2024 50.6%36.8%3.9%2.1%
2025 55.3%32.1%4.8%3.2%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Fuel type, 2014 to 2025

Share of those licensed at the end of each year.

Audi Quattros licensed in the UK by fuel type, share of each year’s total
Year PetrolDiesel
2014 98.2%1.6%
2015 98.7%1.3%
2016 99.3%0.7%
2017 99.0%1.0%
2018 99.5%0.5%
2019 99.2%0.8%
2020 99.4%0.6%
2021 99.1%0.9%
2022 99.3%0.7%
2023 99.4%0.6%
2024 99.1%0.9%
2025 98.7%1.3%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Audi Quattro safety recalls

DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Audi Quattro, launched on 17 March 2004.

Rear left brake pipe may become damaged.

Launched 17 March 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/041 Manufacturer ref. 47J6

Defect
There is a possibility that the rear left brake pipe may become damaged by contact with the rear suspension coupling rod.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles inspect brake pipe for damage to protective coating and replace and/or reposition if necessary.
Vehicles affected
820 Quattro vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Audi Quattro. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Compare the Audi Quattro with other Audi models

Audi Quattro compared with other Audi models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Audi Quattro 360 +13.9% 1,084 887 Petrol
Audi A3 433,527 +0.1% 28,805 11 Petrol
Audi A1 263,388 +4.0% 3,518 25 Petrol
Audi A4 221,517 −7.4% 40,344 33 Diesel
Audi Q3 166,969 +4.4% 1,349 48 Petrol

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 1,444 Quattro records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 – 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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