2018 AUDI A6 quattro Premium Plus

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a **Certificate of Salvage** and lists **front-end damage** as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end collision damage supports the stated FRONT END classification; however, the certificate-of-salvage status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The front end shows substantial collision damage concentrated on the left side. The hood has a pronounced upward crease and deformation near the leading edge, left of the centerline. The left front bumper cover is severely fractured and displaced, with a large irregular opening, missing sections, and exposed components behind it. The lower front lip is also cracked and separated. The left side of the grille, adjacent chrome trim, and upper trim beneath the hood are broken or separated, with missing grille material. Both the driver steering-wheel airbag and the left-side curtain airbag appear to have deployed. Airbag replacement, inspection of the supplemental restraint system, and checks of related sensors and control modules will be required. The visible damage also warrants a thorough inspection of the front structure, cooling and lighting components, hood and bumper mounting points, wiring, and any mechanical systems behind the damaged areas. These items cannot be assessed from the provided findings. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for applicable 2018 Audi A6 vehicles. Recall **19V035000** concerns possible fuel-rail leaks that could increase the risk of fire; the listed remedy is replacement of the left and right fuel rails at no charge. Recall **18V370000** concerns the passenger occupant-detection system, which may affect proper front-passenger airbag deployment; the listed remedy is installation of a PODS repair kit at no charge. Recall completion should be verified by the vehicle identification number and Audi service records before purchase or operation.