2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd MOT pass rate: 86.7% (7,756 tests)
What fails on a 2022 Model 3 Long Range Awd
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1,557 | 81.3% |
| 2 | Suspension | 122 | 6.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 89 | 4.6% |
| 4 | Visibility | 54 | 2.8% |
| 5 | Brakes | 52 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Identification of the vehicle | 25 | 1.3% |
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 | 43,958 | 86.7% | -3.7 pts | 40,330 |
| 2022 (this page) | 7,756 | 86.7% | -4.5 pts | 37,156 |
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FAQs
Is a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd reliable?
2022-registered examples passed 86.7% of their MOT tests (7,756 tests, 2023–2025), -4.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 4 years old with a median 37,156 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2022 Model 3 Long Range Awd?
The median tested example shows 37,156 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.