Tesla Model 3 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,874 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,874 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Tesla Model 3 cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Model 3 tends to fail
Share of Tesla Model 3 cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on tyres. Holds up better than average on brakes, visibility, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Tesla Model 3 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Tesla Model 3 is about average for its age: 90% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. Give tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Tesla Model 3?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Tesla Model 3 in 2024: up to 3 years, 90%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Tesla Model 3 MOT?
For Tesla Model 3 cars aged up to 3 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (6.6% of tests vs 3% fleet).