2005 AUDI A8

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title, with “SIDE” recorded as the primary damage. Based on the photo review, the visible left-side mirror damage and minor paint damage on the left front fender support the side-damage indication. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The left exterior side-mirror assembly is missing or displaced, leaving dark components exposed at the mounting area. The upper left front fender near the wheel arch has localized light-colored scuffing or paint transfer with some paint loss. Both front headlight lenses appear cloudy and yellowed. The instrument cluster displays an “ESP/ABS fault! See owner’s manual” message together with an ABS warning indicator. This indicates a potential ABS/ESP system fault that should be diagnosed before purchase; the underlying cause and system operation cannot be determined from the provided findings. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this 2005 Audi A8: campaign 06V324000, concerning the driver’s frontal air bag, which may not unfold or inflate properly in a crash. The stated remedy was replacement of the driver’s frontal air bag by an Audi dealer at no charge. Recall completion should be verified with Audi or an authorized dealer using the vehicle identification number.