2017 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON PREMIUM

The vehicle is listed with a Salvage title designation and an auction-reported primary damage classification of Front End. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the stated Front End damage claim; however, the Salvage title status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The most significant damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The front bumper cover, grille, both headlamp assemblies, and front corner/fender panels are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator area, wiring, internal supports, and mounting structure. Loose wiring and other internal components are visible below the exposed front end. The removed parts shown beside the vehicle include the bumper cover, grille, a red front body panel, and both headlamp assemblies. One detached headlamp has visibly broken and separated lens and housing sections. The exposed bumper reinforcement also has surface marks and scuffing. The hood has substantial paint loss along the front edge and at the front corners, with the underlying light-colored substrate exposed. Both front fender areas are open around the front wheels. The exterior handles are missing from both front doors, and the front door surfaces have light scuffing and small paint chips. A front interior door trim panel is detached, while another open front door is missing its interior trim, leaving wiring, connectors, and door hardware exposed. Minor cosmetic scuffing is also present around the rear hatch and license-plate area, as well as across the rear bumper. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Premium hatchback, manufactured by Audi AG in Germany. It is identified as a plug-in hybrid with a 1.4-litre, four-cylinder engine, 204 horsepower, automatic transmission, and gasoline/electric power. The vehicle has four doors, five seats, left-hand drive, and 17-inch wheels. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this vehicle model range: campaign 19V474000, concerning the passenger occupant detection system. An improper electrical contact may falsely indicate a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag. The stated remedy is replacement of the connector and cable rerouting by an authorised dealer, free of charge. Recall completion for this specific vehicle should be verified by VIN with Audi or an authorised dealer.