Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 67,221 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
67,221
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (89%)
Years Covered
5
About the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd was MOT tested 67,221 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2019 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 22,032 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 51,048 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 31,835 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd by Year
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Questions about the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd
Is the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2019 to 2023), the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 67,221 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.
Which year Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 88%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awds more reliable?
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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