Audi RS4 QUATTRO Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Audi RS4 QUATTRO reliable? We analysed 488 real MOT tests across 112 vehicles to find out.
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The Audi RS4 QUATTRO is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, headlamp aim too low and coil spring cracked. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi RS4 QUATTRO.
Audi RS4 QUATTRO Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Audi RS4 QUATTRO. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Audi RS4 QUATTRO Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Audi RS4 QUATTRO fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Audi RS4 QUATTRO Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Audi RS4 QUATTRO owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Audi RS4 QUATTRO Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Audi RS4 QUATTRO MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Audi RS4 QUATTRO Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi RS4 QUATTRO THIS CAR | 85.7% | 488 | 79,781 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 |
| Suzuki Gsf 1200 X | 88.6% | 909 | 21,800 mi | 28 yrs |
Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi RS4 QUATTRO outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Audi RS4 QUATTRO has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.7% across 488 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Audi RS4 QUATTRO are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (4 recorded failures), headlamp aim too low (3), and coil spring cracked (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Audi RS4 QUATTRO owner drives around 1,405 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.