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Tesla Model 3 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Tesla Model 3 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 132 for sale right now.
Used Tesla Model 3 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €41,950 | 6k km | 5 |
| 2025 | €39,950 | 10k km | 8 |
| 2024 | €35,450 | 33k km | 20 |
| 2023 | €29,900 | 94k km | 30 |
| 2022 | €25,750 | 105k km | 29 |
| 2021 | €24,950 | 88k km | 21 |
| 2020 | €21,950 | 101k km | 15 |
Tesla Model 3 NCT pass rate
How often Tesla Model 3s pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 46% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 42% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 47% | 74% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Tesla Model 3 fails: wheels & tyres (40.9% of tests, more than most cars), wheel alignment (26% of tests, more than most cars), steering & suspension (25.9% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (15.8% of tests, more than most cars).
Parts for the Tesla Model 3
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming beltsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Before you buy a used Tesla Model 3
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.