TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD (2020)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 12,320 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
87%
Total Tests (2024)
12,320
Avg Mileage
43,094 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,095
Is the 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD reliable?
Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the national average of 82%.
At 4 years old, 87% of TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWDs from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 12,320 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 43,094 miles.
How does the 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD has 43,094 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.
Best year to buy a TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD?
The most reliable year is the 2021 model with a 88% MOT pass rate, while the 2022 model has the lowest at 85%. The 2020 sits between the two at 87%.
How much does a 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD by Year
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About the 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD
The 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD is a electric with a 0cc electric engine. 12,320 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 85% of 2020 cars for MOT pass rates.
With an average of 43,094 miles at 4 years old, TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD owners cover more miles than the average driver.
What does it cost to own a 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,095 (£91/month), broken down as £500 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 87% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.
TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD Reliability Trend
The TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Buying a Used 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD
At 4 years old, the TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 88%. With 12,320 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.
Alternatives to the 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD
If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable electric cars with similar engines:
- TESLA MODEL 3 LONG RANGE AWD (2021) 88% pass rate (+1%) from 39,444 tests
- JAGUAR I-PACE (2020) 96% pass rate (+9%) from 18,488 tests
- TESLA MODEL 3 STANDARD RANGE + (2021) 88% pass rate (+1%) from 15,258 tests
- HYUNDAI KONA (2020) 92% pass rate (+5%) from 12,286 tests