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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 Audi Quattro Ur has climbed sharply in the UK market, with median prices reaching £28,750—a 25% year-on-year surge that signals genuine momentum among collectors. The HOLD signal reflects solid appreciation rather than overheating, with confidence rated at medium given the thin transaction base.

Production ran to 11,452 units, positioning the Ur-Quattro as a relatively accessible entry point within the Audi classic collectible universe, yet its highly collectible rating (score: 7) underscores its historical significance as the world's first production all-wheel-drive road car. Desirability remains moderate, which explains the modest liquidity backdrop but also preserves room for appreciation as awareness grows.

Over the past 12 months, four cars have traded hands within our tracked sample—a thin pipeline that makes individual sales influential on pricing. The eight cars in the total sample reflect a market where supply constraints drive scarcity value but also mean sellers should expect longer holding periods or wider pricing spreads between private and dealer channels.

Typical transacted examples carry around 46,700 miles, suggesting original owners and light-to-moderate use are the norm. These mileage profiles align with the car's growing recognition as a milestone investment piece rather than a regular driver.

Looking ahead, base-case projections show the median climbing to £31,490 by 2027 (9.5% appreciation) and £32,427 by 2029 (12.8% total), underpinned by steady collector demand and the model's technical legacy. The absence of active listings at the moment indicates no fire-sale pressure, allowing the market to consolidate gains and establish price floors at current levels.

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.