2015 AUDI A8

The auction record lists the vehicle as “LIEN PAPERS SALVAGE” with a primary damage code of “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive damage to the left-side door and rocker area supports the SIDE classification. The lien-paper and salvage status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The 2015 Audi A8 has severe collision damage concentrated on the left rear door and adjacent lower body. The door outer panel has deep dents, sharp creases, scraped paint, and extensive deformation, while its lower rear edge is torn and distorted. The lower left rocker panel and side skirt are crushed, with sections separated from the body and a loose black strip or cable hanging below the door opening. The lower front bumper at the left corner also has a missing grille or trim section, cracked and split bumper material, and torn edges. A curtain airbag is visibly deployed and hanging from the left roofline and rear side-pillar area inside the vehicle. The damage indicates that substantial body, trim, restraint-system, and likely related structural inspection and repair will be required. The findings do not confirm the condition of the vehicle’s mechanical, electrical, suspension, alignment, or underlying structural components. NHTSA VIN data identifies the vehicle as a 2015 Audi A8 sedan built by Audi AG in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.995-liter gasoline six-cylinder engine rated at 333 horsepower and an automatic transmission. NHTSA records list five recalls applicable to this model and year: campaigns 18V430000 and 19V057000 concern potential fuel-supply-line leaks; 19V035000 concerns fuel-rail leaks; 20V397000 concerns the engine-compartment seal contacting hot engine components; and 22V178000 concerns a turbocharger oil-supply strainer that may become blocked, potentially causing turbocharger damage, engine stalling, and an increased crash risk. Recall completion status is not provided and should be verified with Audi or an authorized dealer using the VIN.