Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 22,146 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 22,146 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 84% of Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% 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 Performance AWD tends to fail
Share of Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD cars aged 4 to 7 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 emissions & leaks, seat belts, steering.
Common questions
Is the Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD is about average for its age: 84% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD in 2024: up to 3 years, 86%; and 4 to 7 years, 84%. 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 Performance AWD MOT?
For Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (7.3% of tests vs 3.3% fleet).