2018 AUDI Q3

The vehicle is a 2018 Audi Q3 listed with a salvage certificate and a primary damage classification of “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible front bumper and grille damage supports the stated FRONT END classification. However, the salvage certificate itself cannot be confirmed from the provided photographs. The central front grille surround and adjacent upper-bumper trim are missing, leaving an irregular opening and exposing internal horizontal grille elements. The lower center grille and bumper-trim area also have missing sections, with internal grille and support components visible. On the visible left front bumper corner, the outer lower trim is broken, missing, or displaced, creating another irregular opening. Detached plastic pieces are visible on the ground directly in front of the bumper. The extent of any damage behind the bumper, including to mounting points, supports, lighting components, or other front-end systems, cannot be determined from these findings. A physical inspection is recommended before purchase and repair planning. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a Spain-built 2018 Audi Q3 SUV/MPV with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. The decoded equipment includes ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, blind-spot monitoring, parking assistance, and a rear visibility system. One NHTSA safety recall is recorded for this vehicle’s model and year range: recall 19V385000 concerns certain 2016–2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may fail to display an indicator to the driver. The stated remedy is a free body control module software update by an Audi dealer. Recall completion for this specific vehicle should be verified by VIN with Audi.