2022 Tesla Model 3 Electricity · GL72 CWA

The vehicle's most recent official DVSA roadworthiness test took place on 4 December 2025 and resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded against any of the items inspected, which is the most favourable outcome possible at an MOT. With only a single test currently on file for this 2022 Tesla Model 3, the maintenance trend is best described as stable but as yet unproven over multiple cycles. A single clean test, while reassuring, provides only a snapshot at one point in time rather than a longitudinal view of how the vehicle has been maintained over successive inspections. Once the next MOT falls due on the anniversary of that test, the subsequent record will give a clearer picture of whether any wear-related issues, such as brake condition or tyre deterioration, begin to emerge as the car accumulates further mileage. The recorded odometer reading of 33,944 miles against an age of approximately four years equates to an annual usage rate of around 8,486 miles, which is broadly in line with typical UK driving patterns and suggests a vehicle that has been used regularly rather than left idle for extended periods. There are no significant mileage gaps in the MOT record that would imply long periods of standing, and the consistent accumulation is consistent with mixed urban and motorway use. For an electric vehicle of this type, the mechanical implications of this mileage level are relatively modest compared with an internal combustion counterpart, as there is no traditional engine, gearbox, exhaust, or timing chain to wear. Nevertheless, the suspension, braking system, tyres, and ancillary 12-volt battery have all been exercised at a normal rate and would not be expected to display premature deterioration solely on the basis of the mileage recorded. Given the clean MOT result and the moderate usage profile, physical buyer inspection should focus on age and time-related degradation rather than heavy-wear items. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds deteriorate with calendar age irrespective of tread depth, and a vehicle four years old with relatively low mileage may still show signs of oxidation on the sidewalls if it has spent time parked in direct sunlight. The 12-volt auxiliary battery, which governs ancillary systems and is a known service item on Tesla vehicles, should be tested for healthy state of charge and cranking performance, as low-mileage use combined with parasitic drain can shorten its life expectancy. Brake discs and calipers should be inspected for surface corrosion and any signs of binding, particularly given that regenerative braking reduces friction pad wear but can lead to disc oxidation through infrequent mechanical braking. The fluid systems, including brake fluid and coolant, should be confirmed as within their replacement intervals, as brake fluid is hygroscopic and degrades on a time basis rather than mileage basis. On a test drive, the prospective buyer should listen for any suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn bushes, drop links, or anti-roll bar components, and should pay particular attention to steering response and any vibration through the wheel that could suggest wheel balance issues or suspension geometry concerns. The regenerative braking system should be observed for consistency, and a firm press of the brake pedal should be applied at low speed to confirm that the mechanical friction brakes are operating correctly without any grinding or shudder that would imply seized calipers or warped discs. The high-voltage battery state of health should be verified through the vehicle's onboard display or a diagnostic scan, ideally showing capacity retention close to factory specification given the modest mileage. Finally, all charging equipment, including the Type 2 cable and any CCS adaptor, should be inspected for physical condition, and the service history should be reviewed to confirm that Tesla's recommended inspections and 12-volt battery replacements have been carried out at the prescribed intervals.