2018 AUDI A5

The auction record lists the vehicle with “CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (P)” and identifies the primary damage as “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the photos show localized minor cosmetic scuffing on the front bumper and left front fender, but no major front-end crushing or structural deformation. Accordingly, the “FRONT END” classification is only partially supported by the visible damage. The title designation cannot be confirmed from photographs. Visible damage consists of multiple light white surface scuffs and abrasion marks on the left corner of the front bumper near the lower grille, the left front fender behind the headlamp and above the wheel opening, and the lower and central portions of the left front door and adjacent side sill. A small light-colored abrasion mark is also visible at the lower edge of the right front door and adjacent side sill. These findings are classified as minor cosmetic damage. The instrument cluster displays an “Audi side assist and exit warning: malfunction! Please contact Service” message. This is a concern requiring diagnostic testing and repair before relying on the side-assist or exit-warning functions. The VIN decodes as a 2018 Audi A5 Sportback manufactured in Germany, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. NHTSA records list recalls applicable to 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles, including passenger air-bag/PODS-related recalls 19V547000 and 21V874000, a passenger air-bag mounting recall 18V836000, a front-suspension fastener recall 18V893000, and a door-speaker-trim recall 17V675000. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Audi or an authorized dealer before purchase.