2023 AUDI Q3

The 2023 Audi Q3 is listed by the auction as having a PUBLIC – SALVAGE TITLE, with SIDE as the primary-damage code. Stage 1 reports that the extensive visible side damage supports the SIDE classification; however, the PUBLIC – SALVAGE TITLE status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The main damage is concentrated along the left side. The left front door has severe denting and deformation across the middle and lower sections, with broad brown and dark abrasion marks and scraped paint. An exterior component at the front of this door is missing or detached, with a black piece hanging from the opening and a dark exposed area visible. The left front fender and front wheel-arch area also show moderate abrasion. The left rear door has broad denting and horizontal dark scrape marks, including damage to its lower section. Severe deformation, scraping, and discoloration extend along the left rocker panel beneath both doors. The left rear quarter panel is severely dented and creased above and forward of the rear wheel, with scraped areas and uneven exposed panel edges. Wheel-arch trim is missing, leaving mounting holes and exposed edges visible. The left rear bumper corner has minor scuffing and scraped paint. The vehicle decodes as a 2023 Audi Q3 S line quattro Premium Plus SUV with all-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine identified as the 45 TFSI, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Hungary. An NHTSA recall is listed for 2023–2024 Audi Q3 vehicles involving the front passenger-seat occupant detection system. A loose electrical connection may deactivate the front passenger airbag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The listed remedy is replacement of the occupant detection system control module by an authorized dealer at no charge. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Audi or an authorized dealer. The visible damage indicates that repairs may require replacement or repair of the left-side doors and exterior trim, rocker-panel and quarter-panel bodywork, paint refinishing, and inspection of the underlying structure, door operation, wheel-arch area, wiring, restraints, and alignment. A physical inspection and confirmation of the salvage-title and recall status are recommended before purchase.