2018 AUDI A4

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a Salvage Certificate with FRONT END as the primary damage classification. The visible evidence supports the FRONT END classification through extensive damage to the front-left bumper, fender, hood edge, and headlamp area. However, the Salvage Certificate status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The 2018 Audi A4 has severe collision damage concentrated at the front-left corner. The front bumper cover is extensively torn, cracked, and missing material, exposing internal components. The lower-left bumper and intake area are also broken and incomplete. The left front fender is severely crushed and creased around the wheel arch and front edge. The left front headlamp area has broken or missing surrounding trim, exposed components, and an irregular outer opening. The hood is bent upward at the front-left corner, with an uneven gap above the headlamp and fender. The left side of the grille and adjacent chrome trim show cracking, distortion, and separation. Broken or displaced plastic trim and exposed components are also visible along the left side of the engine-bay front edge. The available findings document exterior damage only. The condition of the underlying structure, suspension, steering, cooling system, lighting assemblies, safety systems, and other mechanical or electrical components requires physical inspection and testing. Repairs are likely to require replacement of multiple front-end body and trim components, with further damage possible behind the visible areas. According to the VIN decode, this is a German-built 2018 Audi A4 sedan with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. The decoded trim is listed as Premium Plus, S Line Progressiv (Canada). The VIN is WAULMAF40JN011311. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this model and year: recall 21V874000, concerning the cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System. A contact fault may cause the system to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the front passenger air bag. The specified remedy is replacement of the connecting cable and either the heating mat or the complete seat cover, free of charge through an Audi dealer. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with an authorized Audi dealer.