Car statistics
Audi RS4 statistics
How many Audi RS4s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,368 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 5,739 −3.3% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 1,453 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 85.5% Cars of the same ages 61.4%
- Rank by number licensed No. 419 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2024 5,906 licensed
- Average annual mileage 3,345 miles a year
How many Audi RS4s are left in Great Britain?
There were 5,739 Audi RS4s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,453 declared off the road (SORN). That is 2.8% fewer than the peak of 5,906 in 2024.
Audi RS4s licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 2024 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 210 |
| 2001 | 507 |
| 2002 | 527 |
| 2003 | 519 |
| 2004 | 517 |
| 2005 | 508 |
| 2006 | 1,983 |
| 2007 | 3,552 |
| 2008 | 3,546 |
| 2009 | 3,469 |
| 2010 | 3,399 |
| 2011 | 3,333 |
| 2012 | 3,377 |
| 2013 | 3,853 |
| 2014 | 4,504 |
| 2015 | 4,815 |
| 2016 | 4,670 |
| 2017 | 4,454 |
| 2018 | 4,869 |
| 2019 | 4,921 |
| 2020 | 5,188 |
| 2021 | 5,424 |
| 2022 | 5,528 |
| 2023 | 5,722 |
| 2024 | 5,906 |
| 2025 | 5,750 |
| 2026 | 5,739 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Audi RS4 MOT reliability
In 2025, 85.5% of Audi RS4 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Audi RS4s tested pass 61.4% of the time, so the Audi RS4 does better than average for its age, by 24.1 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 84.2%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Audi RS4 vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Audi RS4 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 84.7% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common Audi RS4 MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Audi RS4 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 11.6% of 198 failed tests. 35.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 11.6% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 10.6% |
| Catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.1% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 9.1% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.6% |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes | 6.1% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.6% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 5.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 7.9% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 7.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 7.2% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 3.6% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 3.4% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 3.3% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.0% |
| Flexible brake hoses: slight corrosion to ferrule Brakes | 2.7% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 2.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 2.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Audi RS4 annual mileage
The average Audi RS4 covers 3,345 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 11–14 years | 4,888 |
| 15–19 years | 2,688 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Audi RS4 registrations over time
Registrations of Audi RS4s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 1,656 in 2007. In 2025, 49 were registered.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 324 |
| ’02 | 19 |
| ’03 | 3 |
| ’04 | 1 |
| ’05 | 4 |
| ’06 | 1,528 |
| ’07 | 1,656 |
| ’08 | 86 |
| ’09 | 5 |
| ’10 | 4 |
| ’11 | 4 |
| ’12 | 101 |
| ’13 | 608 |
| ’14 | 897 |
| ’15 | 492 |
| ’16 | 4 |
| ’17 | 4 |
| ’18 | 605 |
| ’19 | 265 |
| ’20 | 517 |
| ’21 | 442 |
| ’22 | 327 |
| ’23 | 423 |
| ’24 | 362 |
| ’25 | 49 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Audi RS4 engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 5,914 Audi RS4s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 52.1% have an engine of 4,101cc to 4,200cc, and 45.6% have an engine of 2,801cc to 2,900cc. The share with an engine of 2,801cc to 2,900cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 45.6%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 4,101cc to 4,200cc 3,084 licensed | 52.1% |
| 2,801cc to 2,900cc 2,695 licensed | 45.6% |
| 2,601cc to 2,700cc 133 licensed | 2.2% |
| Other sizes 2 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,101–4,200cc | Petrol | 3,084 | 52.1% |
| 2,801–2,900cc | Petrol | 2,695 | 45.6% |
| 2,601–2,700cc | Petrol | 133 | 2.2% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 4,101–4,200cc | 2,801–2,900cc | 2,601–2,700cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 92.2% | 0.0% | 7.7% |
| 2015 | 92.9% | 0.0% | 7.0% |
| 2016 | 93.3% | 0.0% | 6.6% |
| 2017 | 93.8% | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| 2018 | 83.4% | 11.6% | 5.0% |
| 2019 | 79.3% | 16.2% | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 71.9% | 24.3% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 66.6% | 29.9% | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 61.9% | 34.8% | 3.2% |
| 2023 | 57.0% | 40.1% | 2.8% |
| 2024 | 53.0% | 44.4% | 2.6% |
| 2025 | 52.1% | 45.6% | 2.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Audi RS4 fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Audi RS4 from 2001 to 2015. On the NEDC test (listings 2001 to 2015), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 20.3 to 26.4 mpg, with CO2 of 249 to 334 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 petrol | 23.5 | 288 | 2001–2003 | Euro 3 | 3 |
| 4.2 petrol | 20.3–26.4 | 249–334 | 2007–2015 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 6 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “S Series”, “Audi RS4”, “RS Series”, “RS Series, 2013”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Audi RS4 safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Audi RS4 in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Audi RS4. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Audi RS4 with other Audi models
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 7,192 RS4 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,368 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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