2016 AUDI A3

The auction record identifies this 2016 Audi A3 as a salvage vehicle with “FRONT END” listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the auction’s FRONT END classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The main damage is concentrated at the front-left corner. The hood edge is visibly raised and uneven above the headlamp and fender. The front-left headlamp has a broken lens or trim section, with gaps and internal components exposed. The surrounding fender and wheel-arch metal are creased and deformed. The front bumper cover is cracked and separated at the left corner, with broken sections and an irregular opening exposing darker areas behind it. Light scratches and scuffing are also visible along the lower left-side doors and rocker panel, as well as across the rear-side quarter panel and rear bumper. The available findings do not establish the condition of the engine, cooling system, suspension, steering, wheel alignment, airbag system, or other components that may have been affected by the front-end impact. A comprehensive physical inspection is recommended before purchase. According to the VIN decoding, this is a four-door Audi A3 sedan equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Hungary. The decoded VIN is WAUA7GFF5G1057865. Three NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 21V198000 concerns the front-passenger occupant detection system, which may deactivate the passenger airbag when the seat is occupied. Recall 22V543000 concerns the front-passenger airbag inflator, which may explode or deploy improperly. Recall 24V110000 concerns the fuel-system suction jet pump seal, which may allow fuel to enter the evaporative-emissions system and potentially leak, creating a fire risk. The recall remedies are described as available free of charge through Audi, but completion status for this vehicle should be verified with an Audi dealer using the VIN.