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Audi Quattro (Ur)

1980–1991

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  • Lowest price

    £18,750

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £49,913

    Since 2020 · n=8

  • Highest price

    £862,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    8

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 8 lots

Audi Quattro

Based on 8 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

£28,750

Market value · recent verified sales

+25.0%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£31,490

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£32,427

+13%

Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Audi Quattro remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

31

Cars

SORN

109

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1984

    +£25,581+51%

    5 with · 5 without · med confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Ur-Quattro has surged 25 percent over the past twelve months to a median of £28,750, a sharp and notable appreciation that outpaces broader classic car trends. This move signals genuine momentum in the market for Audi's pioneering rally icon, though the sample size of just four transactions in that period warrants cautious interpretation of the trend's durability.

With only eight tracked sales in our database, liquidity remains thin—a structural constraint that typically rewards patient sellers but demands careful timing for buyers. The absence of active listings at present suggests current owners are either holding firm or recent transactions have temporarily cleared available stock.

Production of approximately 11,452 units positions the Ur-Quattro as a moderately rare machine within its segment, and its classification as "highly collectible" reflects the car's historical significance as the first production four-wheel-drive road car. The model's desirability remains moderate rather than white-hot, which has allowed pricing to move steadily without the volatility seen in more fever-pitched segments.

Cars transacted in the past year averaged 46,700 miles, a figure consistent with careful ownership typical of this collectible tier. Most examples are now well-removed from their 1980s origins, and condition documentation becomes increasingly valuable as mileage accumulates.

The three-year projection holds at £31,490 (up 9.5 percent), with the five-year base case reaching £32,427 (up 12.8 percent). This measured outlook reflects the car's proven collectibility and continued appeal to enthusiasts, balanced against modest but consistent appreciation rather than speculative acceleration. Holding remains the rational posture for current owners in this thin market.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£28,750
  • Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed31
  • SORN'd (off-road)109
  • Total in DVLA records140
  • % of production1.2%
  • All Audi Quattros303
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked10
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared10 (100.0%)
  • Units built11,452
  • Still registered in the UK140 (1.2%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)11,312
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months6
  • Sell-Through75%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£179,541
  • Avg Mileage at Sale46,703 mi
  • Recent Price Range£18,750 – £862,500
  • Total Sales Tracked8

Recent sales

Showing latest 8
  • €862,500

    bonhams · 24 Apr 2026

  • €339,250

    bonhams · 24 Apr 2026

  • £18,750

    the-market · 7 Jan 2026

  • £58,500

    Collecting Cars · 23 Dec 2025

  • £29,500

    Collecting Cars · 30 Oct 2025

  • £28,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 Oct 2025

  • £44,000

    Collecting Cars · 3 Mar 2025

  • £55,826

    the-market · 6 Nov 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.