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NLZ 7879

1999 Audi S3 QUATTRO

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,458 mi
Last recorded136,458 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 7879
MakeAudi
ModelS3 QUATTRO
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 136,458 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2024 132,849 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018
Fail 17 Nov 2018 120,770 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3 QUATTRO?

Based on 538 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 5
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2
Stop lamp not working 2
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NLZ 7879 is a 1999 Audi S3 QUATTRO in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Audi S3 QUATTRO fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLZ 7879, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 QUATTRO typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Audi S3 QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NLZ 7879 registered?

NLZ 7879 is a 1999 Audi S3 QUATTRO, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is NLZ 7879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLZ 7879 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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