2004 Audi RS6 4.2L Petrol · SD54 CYP

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the 10 July 2024 MOT at 98,486 mi with no recorded defects. The recent succession of two clean passes – July 2024 and June 2023 – indicates an improving maintenance trend after a series of earlier failures, particularly in 2018‑2020 where multiple safety‑critical items were flagged. Mileage averages roughly 4,500 mi per year over a 22‑year lifespan, well below the typical annual run‑rate for a performance saloon. The log shows a steady, low‑mileage progression from 83,762 mi in April 2016 to the present, without any sudden spikes that would suggest periods of intensive use. The consistency of low mileage supports the inference that the car has seen relatively light duty, which may have mitigated wear on major power‑train components. A prospective buyer should give close attention to the suspension and steering assemblies, as repeated advisories cite worn rear‑arm pins, deteriorated bushings on both front and rear anti‑roll bar linkages, and play in the steering rack inner joint recorded in 2017. Brake service warrants inspection; the 2020 failure noted excessive binding on the nearside rear service brake and thin front pads, while the 2020 test also highlighted a cracked rear tyre and a tyre near the legal limit – items that may have been replaced but should be verified. The history of CV joint boot splits (off‑side front and nearside front) and the 2018 exhaust‑leak failure suggest the need for a thorough visual check of the constant‑velocity joint boots and exhaust system for leaks or corrosion. Finally, recurring headlamp lens defects and a past horn non‑compliance indicate that lighting and signalling components should be confirmed as fully functional before purchase.