Tesla Model 3
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 2,225 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
2,225
Best Year
2023 (96%)
Years Covered
5
How reliable is the Tesla Model 3?
Tesla Model 3 by Year
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About the Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 has been tested 2,225 times in 2024 MOT data across 5 model years (2019 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as electric.
Best and Worst Years
The 2023 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 239 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 80%. With a 16 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer TESLA MODEL 3s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 52,965 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 35,083 miles.
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