2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + Electricity · WN20 DDU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding the suspension assembly. While the car passed the March 2026 test at 34,668 miles, it had failed just moments prior due to an excessively worn offside rear fore link arm. The subsequent pass noted multiple advisories for play in the front ball joints and wear in bushes across the camber and traction arms. This indicates that the rubber components and ball joints are undergoing degradation across several points simultaneously. The mileage profile is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,778 miles per year. The record shows a clean test in March 2023 at 16,621 miles, suggesting the car was in well-preserved condition during its early life. However, the vehicle covered nearly 9,000 miles between 2025 and 2026, coinciding with the appearance of multiple suspension-related faults. The low annual mileage may actually contribute to the degradation of rubber bushings and seals, which can dry and crack over time regardless of the distance driven. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension. The recurring flags on ball joints and arm pins suggest that multiple components are nearing failure and may require replacement to prevent handling instability or uneven tyre wear. You should check for signs of tearing in the control arm bushings and play in the joints, as the tester has identified these issues consistently across the last three tests. Additionally, the history of tyres worn to the legal limit in 2024 and 2025 suggests the previous owner may have deferred routine maintenance until it became necessary.