2017 AUDI A4 quattro Premium

The vehicle is listed by the auction as having a **salvage certificate of title**, with **SIDE** recorded as the primary damage classification. However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support the SIDE damage claim: the clearly visible damage is concentrated on the hood, with no definite major side-impact deformation visible. The salvage title designation itself cannot be verified from exterior photographs. The hood is missing from the vehicle, leaving the front engine compartment exposed. The detached hood panel is shown separately and has multiple pronounced creases and dents, extensive scuffing, and paint damage across the front and central areas. These findings are classified as severe collision damage. The condition of the engine compartment, underlying front-end structure, cooling system, wiring, and other mechanical or electrical components cannot be determined from the provided findings and should be checked during a physical inspection. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2017 Audi A4 sedan with quattro all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic transmission, and the Premium trim. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Germany. One NHTSA safety recall is recorded for this model and year. Recall 21V874000 concerns a possible contact fault in the cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System, which may cause the system to disable the front passenger airbag. Audi’s stated remedy is replacement of the connecting cable and either the heating mat or the complete seat cover, free of charge. Recall repair status for this vehicle should be confirmed with Audi using the VIN before purchase.