AUSTIN · AUSTIN A30 · Cars
AUSTIN A30 Uncommon
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,193).
Rarer than 33% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the A30
The Austin A30 is a small family car produced by Austin from May 1952 to September 1956. It was launched at the 1951 Earls Court Motor Show as the "New Austin Seven" and was Austin's competitor with the Morris Minor. At launch, the car cost £507 (equivalent to £15,793.36 in 2019) undercutting the Minor by £62.
AUSTIN A30 — questions & answers
How many AUSTIN A30 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1,193 AUSTIN A30 were still registered in the UK — 789 licensed and on the road, plus 404 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUSTIN A30 rare?
The AUSTIN A30 is uncommon, with 1,193 still about, making it rarer than 33% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the AUSTIN A30 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUSTIN A30 on UK roads rose by 1 (0.1%).
What fuel do most AUSTIN A30 use?
Most AUSTIN A30 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the AUSTIN A30 peak?
The AUSTIN A30 peaked at 1,195 registered in 2025 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.