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A1 HFE

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,546 mi
Last recorded54,546 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 54,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 53,771 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 52,934 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,625 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,885 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,093 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,499 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,512 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,260 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 45,888 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 44,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,053 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,489 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 36,159 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,475 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,987 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,548 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 30,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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A1 HFE is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 127,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 HFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 HFE registered?

A1 HFE is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is A1 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 HFE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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