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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 129 for sale right now.
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Our take on the Tesla Model 3
It's sold here mainly as a petrol. At the NCT, the 2019–2021 cars fail more often than other cars the same year, so a fresh NCT is worth paying a little more for.
Check a Tesla Model 3's priceNCT pass rate by year
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 | 10k km | 5 |
| 2025 | €38,950 | 10k km | 5 |
| 2024 | €35,450 | 33k km | 20 |
| 2023 | €29,900 | 78k km | 30 |
| 2022 | €25,750 | 105k km | 28 |
| 2021 | €24,950 | 88k km | 21 |
| 2020 | €21,950 | 101k km | 15 |
| 2019 | €18,750 | 108k km | 5 |
Tesla Model 3 NCT pass rate
How often Tesla Model 3s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
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.