2018 AUDI Q5 quattro Premium

The auction record lists a salvage certificate and identifies the primary damage as front-end damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end collision damage supports the auction’s FRONT END classification. However, the salvage certificate status cannot be confirmed from the available photographs. The vehicle has severe damage concentrated at the left front corner. The hood has multiple pronounced creases and buckled areas along the left side and front edge, with an uneven raised gap above the left headlamp and grille. The left front fender is severely creased and crushed around the headlamp and wheel arch, and its front edge has separated from adjacent components. The left front bumper cover is torn and broken, with a large open section, separated edges, and components exposed behind it. Sections of the lower left bumper and lower grille are missing. The surrounding trim for the left headlamp and the left edge of the front grille also show broken pieces and separation. The interior shows minor leather creasing and surface wear on the driver’s seat cushion and outer bolster. No other findings were provided. The visible damage should be followed by a thorough inspection of the underlying structure, cooling system, suspension, steering, lighting, sensors, wiring, and airbag systems before repair or operation. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Audi Q5 quattro Premium SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 252 horsepower, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle is listed as manufactured by Audi AG in Mexico. NHTSA records identify recalls affecting this make, model, and year, including potential brake-caliper performance reduction, a brake master-cylinder casting issue, wheel-arch trim detachment, rear wheel-arch trim attachment, seat-belt pretensioner operation, and a gateway control-module issue related to liquid or water ingress. Recall completion should be verified with an Audi dealer using the VIN before purchase or road use.