2022 AUDI A5 S Line quattro Premium

The vehicle is listed with a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE and an auction primary-damage code of FRONT END. Stage 1 reported that the visible evidence does not support the FRONT END classification, with the clearest visible damage concentrated at the rear bumper. Stage 1 also reported that the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be confirmed from the vehicle photos. The documented damage consists of moderate, heavy scraping and paint transfer on the left rear bumper cover and lower bumper edge. The affected area has broad white abrasion and transferred material, along with multiple deep longitudinal and vertical scrape marks. The findings are consistent across the supplied images. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2022 Audi A5 Sportback S line quattro Premium with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 261 hp, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Germany. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 21V825000 concerns a software error that may prevent the rear-view camera image from initially displaying when reversing; the stated remedy is a free infotainment-parameter update. Recall 22V806000 concerns possible internal damage to the infotainment unit that may make the rear-view camera display inoperative; the stated remedy is free replacement of the infotainment main unit. Recall completion should be verified with Audi or an authorized dealer using the VIN.