2025 AUDI A5

The auction record identifies this 2025 Audi A5 as having a “CERT OF TITLE – SALVAGE” condition and “REAR END” as the primary damage. These are auction designations. The provided photo-based assessment reports that the visible severe damage is concentrated at the rear-left corner, supporting the stated REAR END damage code; however, salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area have extensive deformation, including multiple deep creases and crushed body metal behind the rear door and around the wheel opening. The left outer rear tail lamp is absent or substantially broken, with dark mounting and body areas exposed. The left rear bumper cover is missing or detached in several areas, with broken material, exposed internal components, and tearing along the lower edge. The trunk lid has a raised, irregular left rear edge and a large uneven gap next to the left tail-lamp area. The left side of the rear bumper assembly is also broken and displaced, exposing internal mounting and under-bumper components; the lower bumper trim is separated and damaged. The vehicle decodes as a 2025 Audi A5 Sportback-style hatchback/liftback with the S line quattro Premium Plus trim, all-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 261 horsepower, and an automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Audi AG in Germany. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 25V638000 concerns potentially damaged torsion bars in one or both front seat-belt retractors, which could prevent proper occupant restraint in a crash; the remedy is replacement of the affected front seat belt assemblies. Recall 25V899000 concerns rear seat-belt automatic-locking retractors that may fail to engage when securing a child seat; the remedy is inspection and replacement of the affected rear seat-belt assemblies as necessary. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Audi or NHTSA. A comprehensive repair assessment should include inspection of the rear body structure, quarter-panel and trunk opening alignment, bumper and lamp mounting points, under-bumper components, wiring, sensors, lighting systems, wheel-arch and suspension areas, and the operation of all related safety systems before purchase or repair approval.