2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Electric · AF71 NUP

This 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD presents a notably clean DVSA roadworthiness record across the three tests on file, with the most recent assessment on 19 November 2025 returning a clean pass and no advisories recorded, following an equally clean pass just two months earlier in September 2025 and a further pass in September 2024. The absence of any advisories or failure items is uncommon for a vehicle of this age and mileage, indicating that structural integrity, braking components, suspension linkages, and visible underbody areas have all been deemed compliant at every statutory test point. However, it is worth noting that Tesla Model 3 vehicles of this generation are not routinely flagged at MOT for their high-voltage battery, electric drive units, or many proprietary undertray-covered components, so the MOT history alone is only a partial indicator of overall mechanical condition. A prospective buyer should therefore not treat the clean MOT slate as definitive proof of mechanical perfection, but rather as evidence that the visible and statutory test points have held up well under use. The recorded mileage of 70,176 miles against a five-year age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 14,035 miles per year, which is substantially above the UK average and places this vehicle firmly in the high-mileage category for its cohort. This level of use implies significantly greater wear on consumable components than a lower-mileage example would have experienced, particularly the brake discs and pads (despite regenerative braking reducing pad wear, the discs themselves are still subject to corrosion from infrequent manual braking cycles), the tyre set, the suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links, and the steering rack gaiters. There are no significant mileage gaps in the testing record that would suggest extended periods off the road, which is mechanically favourable as it avoids the issues associated with long-term standing such as seized calipers, perished rubber, and brake disc surface corrosion. The consistent testing pattern combined with steadily accumulating mileage suggests the vehicle has been in regular service, which generally maintains component lubrication and operational health better than intermittent use. For a test drive evaluation, particular attention should be paid to the suspension geometry, given the high mileage relative to age and the tendency for Model 3 vehicles to develop wear in the front suspension control arms and bushes well before 100,000 miles. Listen carefully for clonks or knocking from the front end when traversing speed humps, rough surfaces, or potholes, as this commonly indicates worn front suspension links or anti-roll bar drop links. The steering should be checked for any notchiness around the straight-ahead position or excessive wander, which could point to worn suspension components rather than alignment alone. The tyres should be inspected for uneven shoulder wear, which on a high-mileage Model 3 often signals alignment drift or worn suspension bushes allowing geometry changes under load. Brake pedal feel should be smooth and firm with no sponginess, and the discs should be checked for a pronounced lip on the outer edge, which can develop on vehicles that rely heavily on regenerative braking and rarely use the friction brakes aggressively. Climatic considerations and overall condition checks should focus on the underbody, as the MOT record shows no advisories but Tesla Model 3 vehicles of this vintage are known to develop surface corrosion on suspension arms and certain subframe mounting points, particularly around the rear multi-link suspension assemblies. A thorough underbody inspection on a ramp is advisable to confirm structural integrity beyond what the MOT tester can visually assess from standard inspection angles. The high-voltage battery state of health and range retention should be verified independently through a Tesla diagnostic session, as this is not assessed at MOT and represents the single largest mechanical and financial risk on a high-mileage electric vehicle. Finally, confirm that all driver-assistance systems, including the autopilot cameras and sensors, are functioning correctly, as misalignment of these components can occur following suspension wear or minor impacts and would not be flagged on the MOT certificate.