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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd. Check any Model S Long Range Awd by registration number below.

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86.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.2%

vs Tesla Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Tesla Model S Long Range Awd — MOT Reliability Overview

The Tesla Model S Long Range Awd has an average MOT pass rate of 86.8%, which is 2.2 percentage points above the Tesla brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Model S Long Range Awd is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Tesla Model S Long Range Awd fails its MOT are a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Model S Long Range Awd for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Tesla Model S Long Range Awd, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 1,876 vehicles

87.2%Excellent
Tesla average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

11.6%

Mileage at 3yr

59k mi

Mileage at 5yr

117k mi

2019

Based on 697 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Tesla average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

9.3%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

Mileage at 5yr

92k mi

0

Based on 990 vehicles

84.5%Good
Tesla average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

39k mi

Top MOT Failures — Tesla Model S Long Range Awd

The most common reasons a Tesla Model S Long Range Awd fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre cords visible or damaged

2.2%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.1%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.7%
4

A tyre seriously damaged

1.3%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.1%
Tesla Model S Long Range Awd Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.0%

Front Offside

2.1%

Front

1.5%

Other Tesla Models

Compare MOT reliability across Tesla models.

Tesla Model Y Long Range Awd

97.1% pass rate

Tesla Model 3

91.5% pass rate

Tesla Model 3 Performance Awd

87.5% pass rate

Tesla Model Y

94.4% pass rate

Tesla Model X

89.7% pass rate

Tesla Model X Performance Awd

81.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Tesla Model S Long Range Awd

Tesla Model S Long Range Awd — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd?
The average MOT pass rate for the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd is 86.8% compared to the Tesla average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Tesla Model S Long Range Awd?
The most common MOT failures on the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd are: A tyre cords visible or damaged (2.2%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.1%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.8%, the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Tesla Model S Long Range Awd?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Tesla Model S Long Range Awd?
Typical mileage for the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd: 58,843 miles at 3 years, 116,956 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Model S Long Range Awd to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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