2018 AUDI A3

The vehicle is listed with a reconstructed salvage certificate, and the auction’s primary damage classification is “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive damage to the left rear door, adjacent quarter panel, and rocker area supports the “SIDE” classification. The reconstructed certificate status itself cannot be confirmed from the photographs alone. The left rear door has severe inward crushing, multiple deep creases, displaced contours, and scraped or abraded paint. Damage extends into the left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area, which show moderate dents and creased metal. The rocker panel below the rear door also has visible moderate deformation and an uneven, creased contour. These findings indicate substantial impact damage along the vehicle’s left side. The available findings do not establish the condition of the door’s internal structure, hinges, locking system, side-impact components, suspension, wheel alignment, or other mechanical and safety systems; a thorough physical inspection is recommended. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Audi A3 sedan with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Audi AG in Hungary. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model year. Recall 21V198000 concerns the front passenger occupant-detection system, which may deactivate the passenger airbag when the seat is occupied; the stated remedy is replacement of the sensor mat and an update to the control module. Recall 24V110000 concerns a fuel-tank suction-jet-pump seal that may allow fuel to enter the evaporative-emissions system and potentially leak from the charcoal canister, creating a fire risk. This recall listing specifically identifies front-wheel-drive Audi A3 vehicles, while the VIN decodes as all-wheel drive, so applicability to this vehicle should be confirmed with Audi using the VIN. Recall completion should be verified before purchase.