Tesla Model S Long Range Awd
From 1,837 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 55 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 55 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 52 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 41 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 31 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 8 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 8 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 58.2% of Model S Long Range Awd failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 89.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Model S Long Range Awds tested had between 26,020 and 53,648 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,234 median miles, the Model S Long Range Awd has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd MOT pass rate?
The Tesla Model S Long Range Awd has a 86.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,837 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Tesla Model S Long Range Awd?
The most common MOT failure on the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 55 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Tesla Model S Long Range Awd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Tesla Model S Long Range Awd is 34,234 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,020 and 53,648 miles.
Buying a used Model S Long Range Awd?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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