2016 AUDI A7 quattro Prestige

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate, and the auction’s primary-damage classification is “SIDE.” Stage 1’s photo review found only minor scuffing and scratches on the left rear quarter panel and did not show clear major side-impact damage; therefore, the “SIDE” classification is not strongly supported by the visible evidence. The salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed or contradicted from exterior photos alone. The visible damage consists of several light horizontal scuff marks and scratches in the white paint on the left rear quarter panel, above and forward of the rear wheel. A small irregular discolored area is also visible near the wheel arch. The reported damage is cosmetic and minor based on the available findings. A physical inspection is recommended to check for underlying panel, structural, suspension, or wheel-arch damage that may not be visible in the provided images. VIN decoding identifies this as a 2016 Audi A7 quattro Prestige sedan/saloon, manufactured by Audi AG in Germany. It has all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. NHTSA records list three safety recalls for this model and year: fuel-rail leaks that could increase the risk of fire; a passenger-occupant detection system fault that could affect front passenger airbag deployment; and head-curtain airbags that may not deploy properly. The buyer should verify the vehicle’s recall completion status with Audi or an authorized dealer using the VIN, as applicable repairs were specified to be free of charge.