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 123 for sale right now.
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Our take on the Tesla Model 3
It's an electric car: no engine oil, timing belt or clutch to worry about. 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 |
| 2024 | €35,000 | 33k km | 16 |
| 2023 | €29,900 | 78k km | 29 |
| 2022 | €25,750 | 105k km | 27 |
| 2021 | €23,950 | 88k km | 19 |
| 2020 | €21,950 | 102k km | 18 |
| 2019 | €19,900 | 111k 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).
Cheap fixes before the NCT (eBay.ie): Tyre tread depth gaugeWiper blades for the Tesla Model 3
Parts and upgrades for the Tesla Model 3
Parts for the Tesla Model 3 on eBay.ie
New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.
Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →
Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →
Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →
BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →
12V batteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Treemonster86, CC BY-SA 3.0; Tharish, CC BY-SA 3.0; Wesha, Public domain; Mib18, CC BY-SA 3.0; Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Upgrades for the Tesla Model 3
Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →
Floor matsMade to fit the Tesla Model 3See on eBay.ie →
CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →
Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →
Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →
Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →
Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Keystones, CC BY-SA 3.0; Butterhimmel, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sunnyboy122, CC0; https://www.flickr.com/photos/banoootah_qtr/, CC BY 2.0; Shixart1985, CC BY 2.0; Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Before you buy a used Tesla Model 3
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask for the service history and receipts, and take it for a proper test drive. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.