2001 Audi RS4 Avant 2.7L Petrol · P4 RMV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection history indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance after a period of clean records. After three years without defects between 2022 and 2024, the car failed its September 2025 test at 114,739 miles due to multiple mechanical and safety lapses. While it passed the retest six days later at 114,745 miles, the presence of unplugged oxygen sensors and perished suspension bushes suggests that certain technical issues were previously overlooked. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. The data shows significant stagnation between November 2023 and 2024, where the car covered only 102 miles in ten months, followed by another 682-mile gap between the two most recent tests. This low usage pattern suggests the car may have sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid systems rather than mechanical wear from high mileage. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the rear inner suspension arms, as the 2025 test flagged the bushes as slightly perished. Although they did not show excessive movement at the time, rubber components are prone to cracking with age and neglect regardless of mileage. The report of unplugged oxygen sensors is also a significant concern for engine management; even if the check warning light remained off, this state can mask poor fuel economy or emissions issues. A diagnostic scan is required to ensure these sensors are functional and have not simply been tampered with to bypass testing. Physical attention should also be paid to the driver's seat mechanism, which failed previously for moving inadvertently, a common safety-related mechanical failure in high-age vehicles. The missing wheel bolt noted in the 2025 failure further points to a lack of attention to detail during basic maintenance. Given the low mileage and age, the buyer should check for structural corrosion on the chassis and inspect brake calipers for seizing, as stationary vehicles frequently suffer from surface rust and internal pistons.