2021 AUDI A8 quattro

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a Certificate of Salvage and identifies the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the FRONT END classification through extensive hood, bumper, fascia, and internal front-end damage. Stage 1 also states that the certificate-of-salvage status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The 2021 Audi A8 L e has severe collision damage concentrated at the front. The hood is extensively crumpled and folded across both corners and the center leading edge, with substantial paint abrasion exposing the light-colored substrate. The front bumper cover, grille, and center fascia are missing, leaving the reinforcement, radiator, cooling components, wiring, and other internal parts exposed. Multiple lower front-end panels, brackets, trim pieces, and wiring components are missing or broken, with loose parts hanging below the vehicle and additional detached components lying beside it. Visible front reinforcement and lower structural components are bent or displaced, with broken pieces and exposed mounting areas. Both front corners and the panel edges around the headlamps are deformed or missing. The driver-side exterior mirror assembly is also absent, leaving its mounting area and wiring exposed. The driver and front passenger airbags are deployed. Airbag fabric is visible from the steering wheel, passenger-side dashboard, driver-side upper interior, and side interior areas. The supplied findings do not confirm the condition of the engine, transmission, hybrid system, cooling system, suspension, steering, electronics, or underlying structural components. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment will be required before repair or road-use decisions are made. According to the VIN decode, this is an Audi A8 L e sedan with plug-in hybrid electrification, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, combined system output listed as 443 hp, all-wheel drive, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Germany. NHTSA records list recalls for this model and year involving rear-view camera display software, rear seat-belt retractors, rear axle lock nuts and alignment, the engine control-module connector, the infotainment unit, the 220V/240V charging cable, the instrument-panel display, and additional rear-view camera software. The listed campaigns include 21V111000, 21V295000, 21V606000, 21V825000, 22V034000, 22V742000, 22V806000, 23V842000, 25V201000, and 25V900000. Recall completion status for this vehicle should be verified with Audi or NHTSA using the VIN before purchase.