2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + Electric · AF22 TVA

A lightly documented but largely unremarkable roadworthiness profile defines this 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus, with only two MOT tests recorded despite the vehicle being four years old. The most recent examination on 16 March 2026 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, which represents the cleanest possible outcome for that test. However, the prior test on 18 March 2025 carried three advisories all concentrated on the tyres: both rear tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, and a nail was recorded in the offside front tyre. With only a single prior test on record, it is difficult to establish a longitudinal trend, but the pattern suggests tyre wear is the primary recurring mechanical theme rather than any deeper chassis or brake component deterioration. At 49,152 miles recorded over four years, this Model 3 is accumulating approximately 12,288 miles per year, which is notably high for an electric saloon of this age and well above the average annual mileage for the sector. The first MOT would have fallen due in March 2025, meaning the vehicle only entered the testing cycle recently and there is a gap between its March 2022 registration and March 2025 with no recorded test data. This higher-than-average usage has direct implications for component wear, particularly the tyres flagged in the 2025 advisory, the brake discs and pads (which on an EV still see regular use despite regenerative braking, particularly during the friction-brake phase), the suspension bushes and drop links, and the drive unit. The relatively short testing history means there is no independent verification of wear rates on steering or suspension components beyond the most recent clean pass. Given that the 2025 advisories specifically called out rear tyre edge wear, a prospective buyer should pay close attention to the remaining tread depth across all four tyres and check for uneven shoulder wear, which can indicate suspension geometry issues, incorrect camber, or alignment problems on the rear axle. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, as this could point to worn trailing arm bushes or anti-roll bar drop links, both of which are known wear items on the Model 3. The advisory regarding a nail in the offside front tyre is a single-event observation rather than a recurring defect, but it is worth inspecting the sidewalls and inner shoulders of all tyres for any repair patches or bulges that could compromise safety. The regenerative braking system on this vehicle reduces but does not eliminate wear on the friction brakes, so caliper slide pins and rear brake assemblies can still seize through infrequent use, particularly on higher-mileage examples. During a road test, verify that the vehicle rolls freely with no binding or dragging from the rear brakes when the accelerator is released, and check for any pulling to one side under braking which could indicate a sticking caliper or uneven pad wear. Higher annual mileage combined with the Model 3's known sensitivity to wheel alignment and rear bushing wear makes a thorough inspection of the underbody advisable, ideally on a lift, to confirm there is no play in the rear suspension linkages or premature wear on the front MacPherson strut top mounts.