2006 AUDI (B7) RS4 AVANT

KEY FACTS

• A well-presented example of a superb high-performance estate car, with excellent history and notable recent service work.
• It is powered by a 414bhp 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8, coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox.
• Factory options including ‘wingback’ Recaro seats, sunroof, and the flat-bottom steering wheel.
• Last serviced around 2,000 miles ago, and has just had its DRC suspension recharged and attended to.
• The costly replacement of the timing chains and tensioners has been taken care of with a bill of around £3,000
• Only three previous enthusiast owners; the last keeper had owned the car for 10 years.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Finished in the popular colour scheme of Phantom Black metallic over black leather, this car also left the factory with the heated Recaro ‘wingback’ sport seats, cruise control, a glass sunroof, carbon-fibre interior trim, the Bose sound system, and split-fold rear seats.
• An aftermarket Milltek exhaust system is installed, and front privacy glass tints have been added.
• Accompanying the car is the original handbook and other literature, including the stamped Audi service record, and a printout of all Audi history up to around 101,000 miles - incorporating both routine maintenance and warranty work. A raft of invoices and receipts is also present.
• The original tools, tyre inflation kit, first aid kit, and two keys are included.

Specification:

• Recaro heated ‘wingback’ seats
• Flat bottom steering wheel
• Glass sunroof
• Carbon-fibre inlays
• Anthracite headlining
• Centre armrest
• Split-fold rear seats
• Bose sound system
• Audi Navigation Plus
• 6 CD changer
• Cruise control
• Factory rear privacy glass
• Daytime running lights
• Milltek exhaust (aftermarket)

CONDITION

• No known body damage, and the panels all appear smooth and straight.
• Its paintwork is described as being in excellent condition. As the previous owner did quite a lot of motorway miles, the vendor has had the bonnet repainted to rectify stone chips. The car was then sent to a professional detailer for a Stage 3 session with ceramic coating, which means the car now presents superbly. There are still a few minor stone chips around the front wings, but nothing major.
• Slight blistering on the inside of both mirror caps, which is quite a common but minor problem on this model.
• Commensurate with the mileage, the leather upholstery to the driver’s seat in particular has some modest wear, and it is lifting very slightly from the backing around the outer shoulder support. The rest of the interior trim is in very good order, with no significant wear to report.
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults.
• Its nearside rear DRC suspension line has just been replaced, and the system has been recharged by VAG specialist 'Unit 20', attending to what can be a common problem area on RS4s if left unchecked.
• The most recent MOT test was on 7 August 2020 at 119,663 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with advisories regarding slight wear to the front upper suspension arm bushes, and slight corrosion on the rear brake hose ferrules.
• All four of the 19-inch alloys are in immaculate condition having undergone a full refurbishment. They have matching Continental SportContact 3 tyres all round with plenty of tread remaining (5mm).

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its last maintenance was carried out in August 2020 at 119,673 miles by Sedgley Garage. As well as a major service, with an engine oil and filter change, new fuel filter, fresh spark plugs; this also included a new timing chain kit and tensioners, new OEM clutch, carbon clean, plus a new OEM battery.
• Prior to this, it was seen by Southampton Audi in March 2018 at 114,717 miles, when all eight injectors and the breather hoses were replaced.
• During the vendor’s ownership, the car has also received an air-conditioning service along with a new air-con pressure sensor, new oil cooler line, a new solenoid for the evaporative emission control system, upgraded billet aluminium intake manifold, new suspension arms including drop links.
• Paperwork present covering all services and maintenance, with various invoices on file totalling close to £16,000.

Summary of routine services:

• 09/06/2007 - 17,850 miles - Service
• 28/12/2007 - 36,261 miles - Inspection service
• 11/08/2008 - 55,180 miles - Service
• 27/01/2011 - 65,941 miles - Oil change service
• 07/11/2011 - 76,412 miles - Inspection service
• 23/10/2012 - 85,301 miles - Interval inspection
• 28/04/2014 - 94,406 miles - Inspection service
• 27/11/2015 - 100,873 miles - Service
• 29/11/2017 - 110,820 miles - Inspection service
• 25/04/2019 - 118,454 miles - Oil change service
• 10/08/2020 - 119,673 miles - Major service, timing chain kit, tensioners and carbon clean

SUMMARY

This Audi RS4 Avant is a high-specification estate car with addictive performance, and presents very well following a comprehensive Stage 3 detailing session. With desirable factory options as well as routine Audi main dealer history up to around 101,000 miles in 2015, this is a cherished car that should prove to be a superb all-rounder for family use, overseas road trips, or just as a fun weekend toy.

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