2012 AUDI A6 quattro Prestige

The auction record identifies this 2012 Audi A6 as having a salvage certificate of title, with FRONT END listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the stated FRONT END classification. Stage 1 also notes that the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The vehicle has severe damage at the front near-side wheel area. The front wheel and tire assembly is detached from the hub area and is lying beneath the front bumper. The front bumper cover is torn and displaced, with open gaps and exposed components. The wheel-well liner is separated and hanging, and the lower bumper corner grille/lamp insert areas are open with the corresponding assemblies missing. A shaft assembly with constant-velocity joint components and rubber boots is also detached and lying on the ground, indicating substantial damage in the front drivetrain area. The hood and near-side front fender have multiple light scuff and scrape marks. The interior shows minor wear to the front driver’s seat leather, including creasing, surface wear, and discoloration on the outer bolster and cushion. The steering-wheel rim also has visible wear and discoloration along the upper and side grip areas. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2012 Audi A6 sedan with all-wheel drive, a 2.995-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Germany and is identified as the quattro Prestige trim. The documented structural, wheel-area, and drivetrain-related damage requires extensive inspection and repair before any assessment of safe operation or roadworthiness. NHTSA records show several recalls associated with the 2012 Audi A6. These include fuel-system recalls 17V781000, 16V646000, and 15V019000, as well as occupant-classification/airbag recalls 18V370000 and 15V823000. Recall 11V580000 concerns curtain-airbag stitching on certain vehicles manufactured between April 8 and May 26, 2011. The listed cooling-system recalls 18V229000 and 17V002000 apply to vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter Turbo FSI engines, whereas this VIN decodes with a 2.995-liter engine. Recall applicability, including vehicle build date, seat configuration, and completion status, should be verified directly by VIN with Audi or an authorized dealer.