What year Tesla Model 3 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2022 Tesla Model 3 has the highest pass rate at 92.2%, out of 5,635 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Tesla Model 3 MOT failures?

The most common Tesla Model 3 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Tesla Model 3 — Reliability by Year

32,415 vehicles · MOT data 2022–2025 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Tesla Model 3 was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2025	First MOTs due 2028+	1,564 mi	12,787
2024	First MOTs due 2027+	26,808 mi	9,428
2023	First MOTs due 2026+	36,096 mi	4,565
2022	92.2%	35,809 mi	5,635

* UK vehicles require their first MOT at 3 years old. Recent model years shown in grey have little or no MOT test data yet — pass rate data will build up as those vehicles mature.

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