2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD Electric · GD70 CME

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD was conducted on 4 September 2025, where the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories recorded. The previous test on 20 August 2024 also resulted in a clean pass with no defects noted. With only two consecutive pass results on file and both being advisory-free, the available MOT history indicates a stable and consistent maintenance profile with no flagged deterioration in roadworthiness, structural integrity, or emissions compliance. However, it should be noted that the MOT history is relatively sparse, covering only the last two test cycles, which limits the ability to identify any long-term recurring concerns. A prospective buyer should treat the absence of advisories positively but not as a substitute for a thorough pre-purchase inspection given the vehicle's age and mileage. The recorded mileage of 80,118 miles on a six-year-old vehicle equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 13,353 miles, which is considerably higher than the national average for passenger vehicles in the United Kingdom. This level of usage suggests the car has been driven extensively, likely on a mix of motorway and urban journeys, which places greater demand on high-wear components such as tyres, brake discs, brake pads, suspension bushes, coil springs, and drive unit components. There is no evidence of significant gaps in mileage between the two recorded MOT tests, with the vehicle accumulating a substantial distance over the intervening period. While consistent high mileage is not inherently negative if servicing has been kept up to date, it does accelerate wear on consumables and mechanical parts, and any lapses in Tesla's recommended service schedule will be more consequential than on a lower-mileage example. Given the clean MOT record but the elevated mileage, prospective buyers should focus on age and usage-related inspections that fall outside the scope of an MOT test. The 12V auxiliary battery, which powers accessories and the vehicle's low-voltage systems, is known to require replacement around the four to five year mark on Tesla Model 3 vehicles and should be checked for signs of weakness, slow cranking, or dashboard warnings. Tyres should be examined closely for uneven wear patterns, particularly excessive wear on the rear axle which is common on high-performance Teslas, and for any sidewall perishing or cracking given that the tyres may have aged even if tread depth remains adequate. Brake discs and calipers should be inspected for corrosion, especially given that regenerative braking reduces pad wear but does not prevent disc surface rust, and seized or binding calipers can develop on vehicles driven regularly in heavy traffic or left standing for extended periods. Additional checks appropriate to this vehicle's profile include a thorough inspection of the suspension system for worn bushes, droplinks, and coil springs, as high mileage accelerates degradation in these components, often manifesting as clonking noises over speed humps or uneven tyre wear. All fluid services, including brake fluid, which is hygroscopic and degrades over time regardless of mileage, should be verified as being within their recommended replacement intervals. The high-voltage battery pack and drive units should be reviewed through Tesla's diagnostic system to confirm state of health and any historical fault codes. Finally, confirming a complete and continuous service history, ideally with documented Tesla-approved inspections at the correct intervals, is essential to substantiate that the high annual mileage has been accompanied by appropriate maintenance, as this provides the strongest indication of the vehicle's ongoing mechanical condition.