2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd MOT pass rate: 86.7% (43,958 tests)
Is the 2021 Model 3 Long Range Awd getting worse?
Pass rate of 2021-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85.7% -4.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 87.6% -2.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2021 Model 3 Long Range Awd
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8,139 | 76.5% |
| 2 | Suspension | 1,179 | 11.1% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 452 | 4.2% |
| 4 | Visibility | 302 | 2.8% |
| 5 | Brakes | 278 | 2.6% |
| 6 | Identification of the vehicle | 112 | 1.1% |
All Model 3 Long Range Awd years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,503 | 85.5% | -2.8 pts | 46,690 |
| 2020 | 31,084 | 84.9% | -5.0 pts | 42,295 |
| 2021 (this page) | 43,958 | 86.7% | -3.7 pts | 40,330 |
| 2022 | 7,756 | 86.7% | -4.5 pts | 37,156 |
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FAQs
Is a 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd reliable?
2021-registered examples passed 86.7% of their MOT tests (43,958 tests, 2023–2025), -3.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 5 years old with a median 40,330 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2021 Model 3 Long Range Awd?
The median tested example shows 40,330 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.