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TF51 SAM

2005 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO Sa

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

155,731 mi
Last recorded155,731 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF51 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelRS 3 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO Sa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 155,731 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 153,864 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 153,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 29,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 148,894 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 141,882 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 141,882 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 130,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 124,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOT BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,807 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2018 116,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 111,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light switch loose ok at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2016 107,145 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 103,752 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of underside components.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake diss worn

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,475 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 94,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,881 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,683 miles

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

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/belly pan fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,686 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO Sa?

Based on 1,123 MOT tests across 763 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
763
On UK Roads
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TF51 SAM is a 2005 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO Sa in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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What year was TF51 SAM registered?

TF51 SAM is a 2005 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO Sa, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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