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Audi RS4 (B5)

1999–2001

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  • Lowest price

    £15,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £19,020

    Since 2020 · n=5

  • Highest price

    £35,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    5

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 5 lots

Audi RS4

Based on 5 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

£19,020

Market value · recent verified sales

+7.4%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+7.4%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£22,755

+20%

5-Year Forecast

£24,118

+27%

Estimates based on 5 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

48

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Audi RS4 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

130

Cars

SORN

238

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The Audi RS4 B5 has climbed to a median of £19,020 in the UK market, up 7.4 percent over the past twelve months, signaling a steady appreciation trajectory for this appreciating classic. The modest year-on-year gain reflects a measured market where fundamentals are strengthening rather than speculative momentum driving prices upward.

Only five transactions have been tracked over the trailing year, underscoring the thin liquidity that characterizes this segment. With zero active listings at present, buyers seeking an example face a patient search, though this scarcity may support price stability over time.

The RS4 B5 occupies a highly collectible tier with a score of 7, based on its relatively constrained production run of 6,030 units. Its position as a modern performance icon from the late 1990s carries moderate desirability appeal, balancing strong enthusiast interest with the practical constraints of an aging platform.

The three-year base projection stands at £22,755, representing an anticipated 19.6 percent appreciation from current levels. Over five years, the baseline forecast reaches £24,118, or 26.8 percent growth, suggesting a measured but consistent upward trajectory driven by scarcity and the model's rising recognition among collectors.

With medium confidence and a hold or wait signal, the market reflects stability without immediate pressure to buy or sell. The thin transaction sample and lack of current inventory mean price discovery remains episodic, making any single sale potentially unrepresentative of broader market direction.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£19,020
  • Annual appr. rate+7.4%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed130
  • SORN'd (off-road)238
  • Total in DVLA records368
  • % of production6.1%
  • All Audi RS4s7,465
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked9
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared9 (100.0%)
  • Units built6,030
  • Still registered in the UK368 (6.1%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)5,662
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through20%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£21,004
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£15,500 – £35,000
  • Total Sales Tracked5

Recent sales

  • £35,000

    Collecting Cars · 8 Apr 2026

  • £19,250

    Collecting Cars · 13 Nov 2024

  • £15,500

    Collecting Cars · 9 Jun 2024

  • £19,020

    Collecting Cars · 30 May 2024

  • £16,250

    Collecting Cars · 19 Jan 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.