2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Electricity · WP22 ULU

A pattern of advisory items across both recorded MOT tests points to early suspension and tyre wear on this Tesla Model 3, with no outright failures recorded to date. The most recent test on 3 August 2026 passed, but two advisories were issued: a slight play in the nearside rear hub lower rose joint and worn bush material on the offside front camber arm. The previous test on 31 July 2025 also passed, but flagged both rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on their edges. While a clean pass is a positive baseline, the recurrence of component wear advisories on suspension links and tyres within a single annual cycle suggests that consumable and chassis items are beginning to require attention at relatively low mileage for a four-year-old vehicle. With 44,445 miles recorded against an approximate age of four years, this Model 3 has covered roughly 11,000 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of its age and use class. There are no lengthy gaps in the testing history that would suggest extended periods off the road, meaning the recorded mileage likely reflects genuine continuous use rather than a low-mileage or stored condition. For an EV of this type, this usage profile implies steady cycling of the high-voltage battery, regular thermal loading of the drivetrain and brakes, and ongoing stress on the suspension, tyres and underbody components. Given that brake discs and pads on Teslas can suffer from surface corrosion during low-effort driving, and from accelerated wear under heavier use, the mileage accumulation is a relevant factor when assessing the remaining life of friction components and chassis bushes. From a buyer inspection standpoint, the advisory items flagged on this vehicle warrant close physical examination. The play noted in the nearside rear lower rose joint should be checked by hand on a ramp or lift, with the wheel unloaded to feel for any radial or axial movement at the hub; any knock or clonking noise from the rear over uneven roads, particularly when accelerating or braking, would suggest the bush has deteriorated further since the advisory was issued. Similarly, the offside front camber arm bush should be inspected for cracking, splitting or excessive lateral movement, as failure here can introduce vague steering response and uneven front tyre wear. A test drive should include firm cornering and braking over speed humps to detect any suspension rattle or steering vagueness, and the tracking should be confirmed to factory settings to prevent premature inner-edge tyre wear, given the prior advisory pattern. The 2025 advisory concerning both rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit and on their edges indicates a clear pattern of edge wear, which on a high-riding EV can often be linked to incorrect camber, aggressive cornering, or under-inflation. When inspecting the car, all four tyres should be examined for tread depth, age-related sidewall cracking, and even wear across the contact patch, with particular attention to any feathering or shoulder wear that could point to alignment issues following the suspension bush deterioration. Road behaviour should be assessed for any steering pull to one side, wandering at motorway speeds, or uneven braking response, all of which could be symptomatic of the suspension linkage movement already flagged by the tester. A pre-purchase inspection on a lift is strongly advisable to confirm the extent of the rose joint play and camber arm bush wear before committing to purchase, as these components are likely to require replacement within the next service interval.