Audi RS4 (B7) Avant 4.2 V8 Quattro Manual

Highlights

• 420bhp naturally aspirated V8 with six-speed manual and quattro

• Recent Bilstein B14 coilover conversion

• Sought-after RS4 wingback seats

• Extensive history

• MOT to June 2027, two keys, original book pack and large invoice file

Overview

We have always had a soft spot for the B7 RS4 Avant. It remains one of the last of a dying breed: a naturally aspirated V8, a proper six-speed manual, and quattro grip, all wrapped in an estate body discreet enough to pass unnoticed at the school gates. This Mythos black example leans into that Q-car character, pairing dark paintwork with those trademark flared arches and a full set of the sought-after RS4 wingback leather seats inside. Understated, yes, but unmistakably purposeful if you know where to look.

What sets this car apart is its recent mechanical recommissioning. Significant money has been spent over the past year on suspension, brakes and tyres, turning what was already a well-maintained example into a genuinely turn-key proposition. That work follows an earlier suspension overhaul in 2020, so the running gear has been comprehensively addressed over two phases. Full details live in the History and Mechanical sections below, but the short version is this: someone has done the heavy lifting so the next owner does not have to.

Underneath the bonnet sits that glorious 4.2-litre V8, still revving with the enthusiasm Audi's high-rpm engineers intended. Pair it with the slick-shifting manual and the rear-biased quattro system and you have one of the most engaging fast estates of its era. These are the ingredients that made the B7 RS4 a modern classic, and they feel as special today as they did when the car left Neckarsulm.

With fresh mechanicals, a comprehensive service history and MOT through to mid-2027, this Avant is ready to be driven and enjoyed right now. If you have been waiting for a sorted example to come along, this one deserves a closer look.

History and Documentation

• First registered 30 March 2007

• Stamped service history: Sep 2008 @ 10,486, Jun 2010 @ 27,721, Nov 2011 @ 31,350, Feb 2012 @ 39,441, Jan 2013 @ 46,881, Jan 2014 @ 53,864, Feb 2015 @ 63,346, Oct 2015 @ 67,548, Feb 2017 @ 80,911, Jun 2018 @ 86,739, Sep 2020 @ 89,024, May 2022 @ 91,241, Jan 2024 @ 93,980, May 2026 @ 96,784 miles

• Major suspension overhaul September 2020 at 89,024 miles: all front control/suspension arms, hub carrier, wheel bearing, tie rods, anti-roll bar links

• Full Bilstein B14 coilover conversion June 2026 at 98,151 miles with four-wheel alignment

• New front discs, pads and braided hoses May 2026; brake fluid renewed

• Current MOT expires 29 June 2027

• HPI clear

• Two keys, original Audi book pack (RS4 Avant owner's manual, RNS-E nav manual, service schedule, quick-reference guide)

• CobraTrak/tracker paperwork

• Large invoice file

Interior

• Typically well thought-out Audi interior of its time

• The highlight though is the black leather RS4 wingback bucket seats with RS4 embossing

• Flat-bottomed multifunction steering wheel

• Aluminium gearknob and alloy sports pedals

• Bose sound system with RNS-E sat nav/MMI

• Cruise control

• Electric tilt/slide sunroof

• Electric windows, electric bolster and lumbar adjustment

• Red RS cabin lighting

• Original fitted floor mats

• The vendor tells us all electrics function correctly, air conditioning blows cold, and there are no dead pixels in the displays

Exterior

• Mythos black paintwork with RS4 flared arches

• Silver 19-inch seven-twin-spoke alloys, refurbished; the vendor notes that three of four rims have minor kerbing

• Four matching Bridgestone Turanza 6 255/35 R19 tyres (two fitted November 2025, two fitted April 2026)

• Honeycomb grille, silver roof rails, RS aluminium mirror caps

• Bi-xenon headlights

• Privacy glass at the rear

• Twin oval tailpipes each side

• The vendor tells us the bonnet has lacquer fade that would benefit from a machine polish; no other notable dents or scratches reported

Mechanical

• 4.2-litre FSI V8 producing 420bhp at 7,800rpm and 317lb ft at 5,500rpm; revs to 8,250rpm

• Six-speed manual gearbox with quattro all-wheel drive (40/60 rear-biased torque split)

• Carbon-look RS4 engine covers with red cam covers

• Full Bilstein B14 height-adjustable coilover conversion front and rear (June 2026)

• 365mm front and 324mm rear brake discs; new front discs, pads and braided hoses (May 2026)

• The vendor tells us the car drives and runs well

Summary

A properly sorted B7 RS4 Avant wearing fresh running gear and looking understated in black over black. The 2026 mechanical refresh has addressed suspension and brakes thoroughly, while the extensive stamped service history and large invoice file document the car's life. With MOT through to mid-2027 and turn-key mechanicals, this one is ready to be enjoyed.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in London.