Audi Quattro (Ur)
1980–1991
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

Based on 8 verified auction results
£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
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed31
- SORN'd (off-road)109
- Total in DVLA records140
- % of production1.2%
- All Audi Quattros303
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
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
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 8Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.