TESLA MODEL 3 MOT pass rate
87.4% of 116,030 TESLA MODEL 3 MOT tests pass.
The MODEL 3's pass rate of 87.4% is in line with the average across all TESLA models, at 87.1%.
The TESLA MODEL 3 passes its MOT 87.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 87.5% at 0–3 years versus 87.4% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 87.5% | 41,064 | 37,812 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.4% | 74,961 | 44,267 miles |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TESLA MODEL 3
The most common reason the TESLA MODEL 3 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 97.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 97.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 15.0% | Too low |
| Suspension | 12.1% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 6.1% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Brakes | 3.8% | Excessively fluctuating |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | Fractured |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 0.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related TESLA models
- TESLA MODEL S — 85.3% pass rate
- TESLA MODEL X — 86.0% pass rate
- TESLA MODEL Y — 92.1% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TESLA MODEL 3?
- 87.4% of TESLA MODEL 3 MOT tests pass, based on 116,030 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TESLA MODEL 3?
- The most common reason the TESLA MODEL 3 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 97.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the TESLA MODEL 3's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the TESLA service history guide for how to check and keep one.