2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Electric · WN22 KXE

A four-year-old Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD with only two MOT tests on file, both resulting in passes, presents a roadworthiness profile that is difficult to assess purely on test outcomes because the vehicle has only just crossed the three-year threshold at which MOT testing becomes mandatory in Great Britain. The first test in March 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, suggesting the braking, suspension, lighting, and steering systems were operating within legal limits at that point. The subsequent test in March 2026 did record one finding, an advisory on the nearside rear tyre being worn close to the legal limit and worn on its edge, indicating that tyre wear monitoring will be a near-term ownership concern. Overall, the trend across the recorded period is essentially stable with a single emerging wear-related note rather than any structural or mechanical deterioration. The annual mileage recorded across roughly four years of use sits at approximately 2,856 miles per year, which is notably low for any passenger vehicle regardless of powertrain. This figure represents the recorded MOT mileage reading rather than a continuous odometer log, but the two test entries confirm that the vehicle has covered only the small difference between its first and second tests over the intervening twelve months. Mechanically, such modest annual accumulation generally reduces wear on friction components such as brake discs and pads, which can suffer from corrosion and binding when a vehicle is used infrequently, and can also lead to premature deterioration of tyres through age-related sidewall cracking rather than tread wear. The low figure may also reflect extended periods of standing, particularly relevant for an electric vehicle where 12V auxiliary systems, tyre pressures, and brake caliper slide mechanisms benefit from regular movement. For a prospective buyer, the principal attention should be directed to the nearside rear tyre wear pattern flagged in the latest advisory, as edge wear rather than even tread loss typically points to a suspension geometry or alignment issue rather than simple mileage-related consumption. On a test drive, listen for any knock or clonking noise from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the multi-link rear arrangement fitted to the Model 3, and feel for any vagueness or wandering in the steering that could indicate worn bushes or tracking misalignment. Inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear, checking both the inner and outer edges carefully, and consider a four-wheel alignment check regardless of the result, as the recorded edge wear suggests the geometry may already be outside manufacturer tolerances. Brake-related checks are equally important given the low usage profile, because disc corrosion on the rear axle is a common finding on lightly used electric vehicles where regenerative braking reduces the application of the mechanical friction brakes. On the test drive, apply the footbrake firmly from a moderate speed and listen for any grinding, pulsation through the pedal, or uneven pulling to either side that could indicate corroded discs or seized caliper slide pins. Visually inspect the rear brake discs through the wheel spokes for any obvious lipping or surface rust scoring, and confirm that the handbrake or electronic parking brake releases and re-applies cleanly without any binding. Finally, verify the operation of all lighting, indicators, and the rear number plate illumination, as any electrical faults resulting from a flat 12V battery following extended standing can manifest as MOT failures in these areas and would not yet have been captured in the limited test history available.