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Tesla Model S Long Range Awd

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 1,927 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

1,927

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (90%)

Years Covered

2

About the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd

The Tesla Model S Long Range Awd was MOT tested 1,927 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), 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 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 90% from 496 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 59,655 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 50,815 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)
£555
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,160
Per month£97/mo

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.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd?

vs average of all models+8% (82% avg)
vs Tesla brand average+1% (89% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Tesla Model S Long Range Awd by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202089%1,43150,815 mi
201990%49659,655 mi

Questions about the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd

Is the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 1,927 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 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 90%.

Which year Tesla Model S Long Range Awd has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Tesla Model S Long Range Awd has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 89%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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