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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 is trading at a median of £19,020 in the UK market, up 7.4 percent over the past year—a steady climb that reflects growing recognition of the model's collectible credentials. The HOLD signal suggests the market has reached a reasonable valuation point, with momentum neither accelerating nor reversing.

Production of just 6,030 units globally underpins the B5's appeal as a finite, desirable performance saloon from Audi's golden era. Its classification as an appreciating classic with a collectibility score of 7 confirms that enthusiasts view it as a serious collectible, particularly as air-cooled and simpler turbocharged machines become increasingly rare.

Transaction flow remains constrained, with only five sales recorded over the trailing twelve months. This thin liquidity means buyers and sellers should expect extended marketing periods and limited negotiating leverage in any given quarter. The current absence of active listings reinforces that available stock moves deliberately and without urgency.

The three-year projection stands at £22,755—a gain of 19.6 percent from current levels—while the five-year outlook points to £24,118, or 26.8 percent appreciation. These forecasts assume continued steady demand from collectors seeking well-preserved examples and reflect the model's slow but sustained transition into collectible status.

Mileage data is not available in the transacted sample, though condition variance likely explains some of the pricing spread in a thin market. Prospective buyers should treat each example on its individual merits, with the B5's age now spanning into the two-to-three decade range where mechanical and cosmetic service history becomes paramount.

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.