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Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A reliable? We analysed 565 real MOT tests across 227 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 565 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.9%
Typical Mileage
29,196mi
Annual Mileage
6,354mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A.

Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.1%
2022
93%
2021
92.2%
2020

Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,428 mi/yr
Typical
6,354 mi/yr
Average
7,145 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,365 mi/yr

Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 85 87.1% 20,646 25,109 32,109
2021 129 93.0% 23,832 30,107 40,019
2020 332 92.2% 20,521 29,632 40,039

How Long Does a Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A Last?

Based on 227 Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.8 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
29,196 mi
75th Percentile
38,252 mi
95th Percentile
56,562 mi
Max Recorded
105,324 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

93.0% MOT pass rate from 129 tests

Year to avoid
2022

87.1% MOT pass rate from 85 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.0% across 129 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A THIS CAR 91.9% 565 29,196 mi — yrs
Audi A3 78% 7,415,025 78,776 mi 29 yrs
Audi A4 76.1% 7,096,957 96,834 mi 31 yrs
Audi A6 78.4% 2,724,792 98,890 mi 31 yrs
Toyota GT86 D-4S 92.4% 608 50,048 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A?

The Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.9% across 565 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A owner drives around 6,354 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A reliable?
Based on 565 MOT tests, the Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A has a 91.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A do per year?
The typical Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A does around 6,354 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi RS 4 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A is 2021 with a 93.0% pass rate across 129 tests.