2017 AUDI A6 PREMIUM

The auction record lists this 2017 Audi A6 as salvage, with “Front End” identified as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end deformation and missing or broken components support the stated Front End damage claim; however, salvage status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The vehicle has severe front-end collision damage. The hood is extensively crushed, with deep folds and pronounced deformation across the front and center sections. The front bumper cover is broken and missing sections through the center and lower fascia, exposing internal cooling components. Damaged plastic pieces are hanging below the front corners. The grille surround and adjacent trim have open gaps and broken or displaced lower edges. The front fender edges near the hood and headlamps are visibly creased and irregular. The visible headlamp assembly has open gaps and is separated from the surrounding body panels, with tape across part of the lamp area. Multiple front-end panels and components are detached and lying on the ground in front of the vehicle; a long ribbed component is visibly bent, and several plastic pieces have broken edges. The driver and front-passenger airbags are deployed, with white airbag fabric visible from the steering wheel and the passenger-side dashboard or roof area. Light, localized scuffing is also visible along the lower side door and rocker-panel area. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2017 Audi A6 sedan with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic transmission, and Premium trim. The listed engine output is 252 horsepower. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Germany. NHTSA records list three recalls applicable to this model and year: fuel rails that may leak fuel and increase fire risk; a passenger occupant-detection system fault that may prevent proper passenger-airbag deployment; and driver, passenger, or head airbags that may not deploy properly. Recall completion status is not provided and should be verified with Audi using the VIN. Due to the visible structural and restraint-system damage, a comprehensive inspection of the body structure, cooling system, lighting, wiring, airbags, pretensioners, and related safety systems is recommended before purchase or repair.