Decode four generations of Audi's mid-size RS wagon and sedan:
The RS4 has been built by Audi Sport GmbH since 1999 across four platforms: B5 (1999-2001, 2.7L biturbo V6 Avant), B7 (2006-2008, 4.2L V8 in sedan, Avant, and Cabriolet), B8 (2012-2015, 4.2L V8 Avant only, not sold in US), and B9 (2018-2025, 2.9L twin-turbo V6 Avant). Only the B7 was officially sold new in America. Enter the 17-character VIN to run a vin lookup free and confirm the generation, engine type, and market of origin.
Accuracy > 99%:
Check-digit validation and cross-checks with official NMVTIS and NHTSA sources; open manufacturer recalls available.
Equipment & safety:
Factory options and key safety systems, including active/closed recalls.
One-click facts & risks:
Salvage/flood, theft, odometer jumps, owner count, and commercial use. Need brand-wide decoding? Use the Audi Vin Decoder.
What You’ll Get in a Audi RS4 VIN Report
2007 AUDI RS4
عام2007
طرازAudi
موديلRS4
نوع الوقودGasoline
محرك4.2L Audi
صنع فيGERMANY
Make/model/series
Body/cab type
Type of engine and (when available) transmission
عام
Assembly factory (11th position)
Basic options/safety systems (if encoded)
استدعاءات
Odometer detailed information: Shows the last known mileage data
الحوادث
Number of owners
Sales statistics: Shows vital historical listings of the vehicle’s sales from auctions and dealers
الصور: In a free online report, you can see the latest up-to-date photo; in a full report, you can find a large number of photos of each vehicle
Always identify open recalls by VIN; dealer recall repairs are performed at no cost. It’s useful to compare safety ratings for a specific vehicle.
Audi RS4 – Buyer's Quick Guide
Generation
Name
Years
Platform
Body
Key changes
B5
Typ 8D
1999-2001
Volkswagen Group B5
5-door Avant (wagon)
First RS4. Cosworth-tuned 2.7L biturbo V6 producing 380 hp. Torsen quattro, 6-speed manual only. About 6,030 units built. Not officially sold in the US.
B7
Typ 8E
2006-2008
Volkswagen Group B7
4-door sedan, 5-door Avant, 2-door Cabriolet
New 4.2L naturally aspirated V8 with 420 hp. 6-speed manual, Torsen quattro. First RS4 sold in the US (sedan only). DRC (Dynamic Ride Control) suspension introduced.
B8
Typ 8K
2012-2015
Volkswagen Group B8 (MLB)
5-door Avant (wagon)
Carried over the 4.2L V8 (now 450 hp) with 7-speed S tronic. Avant body only. Not sold in the US. DRC suspension continued.
B9
Typ 8W
2018-2025
Volkswagen Group B9 (MLB Evo)
5-door Avant (wagon)
New 2.9L twin-turbo V6 producing 450 hp. 8-speed Tiptronic, quattro with sport differential. Avant only. Not officially sold in the US. RS 4 Avant Competition Plus (2023) added 30 hp.
DRC suspension leaks (Severity: high) Dynamic Ride Control lines and valves leak fluid on B7, B8, and B9 models. Repair costs $2,000-$5,000.
Carbon buildup (B7/B8 V8) (Severity: medium) Direct-injection V8 engines suffer carbon deposits on valves after 40k-60k miles, reducing power.
Mechatronic / S tronic issues (Severity: high) B8 7-speed dual-clutch may develop harsh shifting or mechatronic unit failures over time.
Turbo wastegate rattle (B5) (Severity: medium) K04 turbocharger wastegate actuators wear and rattle on the B5 biturbo V6, signaling age.
Thermostat and coolant leaks (Severity: medium) B9 twin-turbo V6 may develop coolant leaks around the thermostat housing after 30k miles.
Generation
NHTSA
IIHS
B7 RS4 (2006-2008)
★★★★★ (based on A4 sedan test)
Good (2007 A4; Good in frontal and side tests)
B9 RS4 (2018-2025)
Not rated (not sold in US)
Not rated (not sold in US; European Euro NCAP A4 scored 5 stars)
DRC suspension Bounce each corner and check for fluid leaks on DRC lines. Replacing the entire system runs $3,000-$5,000; many owners swap to coilovers.
Import verification Most RS4s in the US are imported B5, B8, or B9 models. Decode the VIN to verify legal import status and emissions compliance.
Engine oil consumption (V8) B7 and B8 4.2L V8s may consume 1 qt every 1,000 miles. Check oil level at test drive and ask for consumption records.
Service history RS4s need specialist care. Look for documented dealer or Audi-certified independent service records with every visit logged.
Timing chain (B9) The B9 2.9L V6 has a rear-mounted timing chain. Listen for rattle at cold start - replacement is $4,000+ at a dealer.
Annual Maintenance
Repair Range
تأمين
إنتقاص من القيمة
$1,200-$2,000 (V8 models need costly oil services; B9 V6 is slightly cheaper but still premium)
$1,500-$5,000 per year (DRC repair, carbon cleaning, transmission service are the big-ticket items)
$2,500-$3,800 per year (B7 models are cheaper to insure due to age; B9 Avants carry import premiums)
~35-45% (B5 and B7 are appreciating as collectibles; B9 Avant holds value well due to US scarcity)
How It Works
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Review the Results
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Where to Find the VIN on Audi RS4
On the dashboard under the windshield on the driver’s side.
Salvage/Flood/Rebuilt: NMVTIS title brand status indicating severe damage, flood exposure, or rebuilt after total loss.
Theft: Reliable analysis of theft records and total-loss events.
Odometer: Suspicious mileage “jumps” or inconsistencies across service, auction, and DMV records, which inform buyers of potential issues.
Owners/Use: Ownership review, taxi/ride-share/commercial use, liens/leases, and possible usage restrictions.
These items appear in a full VIN report the decoder itself shows factory specifications.
أسئلة مكررة
The Audi RS4 VIN code is what is used to decode vehicle details and is printed on the inside frame or jamb of the driver-side front door or on the dashboard on the driver’s side.
Digit 1 is where the car was assembled, digit 2 indicates the manufacturer, digit 3 is the vehicle type, digits 4-8 describe the model, body style, engine type, and transmission, digit 9 verifies the VIN is valid, digits 10-11 indicate the model year and factory of assembly, and digits 12-17 are the factory’s production sequence number. Enter the VIN number into the Audi RS4 decoder to lookup vehicle details.
Enter the VIN number into the Audi RS4 decoder to lookup a report on the vehicle’s options such as the transmission, trim color, emissions specifications, and anything that was changed in the production process. Check Audi specs with VIN.
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