2013 AUDI A5 quattro Premium Plus

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a Certificate of Salvage, with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the FRONT END classification, with extensive damage at the front-left corner involving the hood, fender, bumper, grille area, and missing headlamp. The salvage certificate status cannot be independently confirmed from exterior photographs. The visible damage is concentrated at the front-left corner. The front-left fender is severely crushed and sharply creased around the wheel arch, with torn and displaced material and components exposed behind the panel. The front-left portion of the hood is heavily deformed and creased, with an irregular damaged edge above the headlamp area. The front-left headlamp assembly is missing, leaving an open cavity with wiring and other internal components visible. The front bumper cover is severely torn, crushed, displaced, and separated from adjacent areas. The left side of the grille has broken and displaced trim, with an irregular opening next to the missing headlamp. With the hood open, additional front-left components are exposed and surrounding exterior parts are damaged or absent. The provided findings do not establish the condition of the engine, cooling system, suspension, steering, structural components, airbags, or vehicle operating status; these areas should be inspected before purchase. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2013 Audi A5 Coupe, quattro all-wheel drive, with a 1.984-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic transmission, and Premium Plus trim. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Germany. NHTSA records list three recalls applicable to this model and year. Recall 17V622000 concerns auxiliary-heater wiring that may overheat or melt because of connector corrosion, increasing fire risk. Recalls 17V002000 and 18V229000 concern the electric coolant pump on 2.0-liter Turbo FSI engines, which may overheat or short-circuit and increase fire risk. Recall repairs should be verified through Audi service records or an authorized dealer before the vehicle is operated.