2015 Audi RS6

Highlights

• Four-litre V8 petrol engine produces 544 hp
• One owner from new
• Extensive service history
• ULEZ compliant
• Very well-appointed interior

Overview

At one point the RS6 — the pinnacle of the Audi lineup, if you enjoy massive boots and going quickly — was said to be the fastest accelerating estate car in the world, managing to hurl itself past 100 mph in a shade over eight seconds.

So if you’re a champion of the good old-fashioned estate car, and lament the unstoppable march of the SUV, then you’ll join us in lusting after this magnificent RS6. Under the bonnet, the four-litre V8 produces 544 hp and sends this power to all four wheels via the Quattro permanent four-wheel drive system.

The car has a few tricks up its sleeve, such as adjustable ride height and suspension settings, as well as all the usual refinements you’d expect to find on a high-end executive automobile. Quad-zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, and carbon-fibre trim pieces all add to the appeal. And the leather upholstery with contrasting stitching looks superb.

With only one owner from new, and a full paper/electronic service record, this RS6 is almost entirely a known quantity. And you can even drive it around London without being charged for the privilege.

So if you’re searching for the ultimate fast estate car then you need look no further than this superb Audi RS6.

History and documentation

• Registered 11 Oct 2015
• Service history print-out and invoices as follows: Jan 2017 @ 6,041 miles, Mar 2018 @ 12,251 miles, Aug 2018 @ 17,741 miles, Aug 2019 @ 23,947 miles, Sep 2021 @ 34,167 miles, Aug 2022 (mileage not recorded), Dec 2022 @ 47,985 miles
• Full document pack in original fabric wallet
• Two keys
• Only 49,000 miles on the odometer
• Current MOT expires 13 Sep 2024
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• The interior of this RS6 is in excellent condition, reflecting the car’s low mileage and high build quality
• Leather upholstery swathes the seats, centre console, dashboard, and door cards
• Hexagonal quilting to the seat leather
• There is plenty of lateral support from the deep seat bolsters
• The driver’s bolster is pleasantly free from scuffs or scratches
• There is only a little creasing to the leather from light use
• Electronically adjustable seats
• Suede details on the door cards
• Carbon fibre panels on the centre console and dashboard
• Multi-function steering wheel
• Quad-zone automatic climate control — meaning the kids will never argue about the temperature again. Unless you have three of them.
• Heated front seats
• Parking sensors front and rear
• Panoramic glass sunroof
• Bose sound system
• To the rear, the seats continue the hexagonal quilting motif with contrasting stitching
• The rear passenger compartment looks very clean and tidy
• RS6 branded sill plates are a nice touch to see upon opening the doors
• The estate boot is enormous, and with the back seats down it becomes useful for moving large pieces of furniture

Exterior

• This generation of RS6 looks particularly purposeful.
• The styling is sharp and the model has aged well
• Finished in a smart shade of grey, this car won’t look out of place wherever you take it
• The paintwork retains a deep shine and is very well preserved throughout
• There are, of course, a few stone chips to be found, and a very small area of bubbling on the driver’s door
• The narrow headlights look great, and are clear and bright
• All the other lamp lenses are similarly well presented
• The badges are all present and correct
• ‘Quattro’ proudly emblazoned below the front grille
• 21-inch, ten-spoke alloy wheels appear to be free from kerb damage
• ‘RS’ branded red brake callipers proudly on display
• Michelin tyres
• Low-profile roof bars allow for carrying even bigger things than the boot can manage
• Privacy glass to the rear and a lighter tint on the front windows

Mechanical

• 3,993 cc V8 petrol engine produces 544 hp and 553 lb ft
• The accompanying service history shows this car has had reassuringly regular maintenance
• Quattro permanent four-wheel drive transmission
• The MOT in September 2023 noted an advisory for worn front brake discs (though “not excessively”), which can easily be inspected through the narrow-spoked wheels
• Stop-start
• Automatic electronic handbrake
• Ride settings can be customised from the onboard computer, and ride height can be raised
• The vendor tells us that the car sounds fantastic and runs without issue
• The engine bay is extremely clean, with the plastic covers glistening from recent attention

Summary

The RS6 sits firmly at the centre of the Venn diagram of performance, luxury, styling, and the ability to transport a sizeable chest of drawers. And this particular example has the added benefit of being extremely grey, the kind of grey Ian Fleming would have described as ‘elephant’s breath’.

So if you’re looking for a car which the average passer-by won’t even notice, but those in the know will envy deeply, then this might be the one for you.

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