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Audi S3 8L (1999 to 2003): specs, NZ numbers and buying checks

The Audi S3 8L was built from 1999 to 2003 as a hatchback, with a manual gearbox, all wheel drive and petrol power. Chassis code: 8L.

Key facts

Years
1999 to 2003
Chassis codes
8L
Body types
Hatchback
Gearboxes
Manual
Drive
AWD (all wheel drive)
Fuel
Petrol

On NZ roads

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Known weak points

Redline has not curated a buying guide for the Audi S3 8L yet. The live buyer brief in Redline search reads the NZ register, US recall data and Redline sales for this generation and drafts the checks to make, clearly labelled.

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US recalls

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