2014 AUDI Q7 Premium Plus

The auction record lists a salvage certificate with “more than 75% damage” and identifies the primary damage as FRONT END. The visible evidence supports the front-end damage classification: the front bumper, grille-area trim, lighting, and corner components are extensively missing or damaged. However, the claimed damage level of more than 75% cannot be confirmed from the exterior photographs alone. The front bumper cover and grille-area trim are absent, exposing the radiator, intercooler, reinforcement components, wiring, and other front-end parts. The photo-right headlamp is missing, and multiple plastic corner components, wheel-arch liner sections, and mounting pieces are broken or absent. Loose wiring is visible below the front end. At the photo-left front corner, the bumper and lower corner components are missing or broken, the exposed wheel-arch plastics are damaged, and the front portion of the fender is deformed. The hood has a visibly uneven and creased front edge near the photo-left corner. The rear also has significant bumper damage. The rear bumper cover is torn and displaced at the photo-right corner, with an opening or missing section exposing black internal plastic structure. Additional paint loss, white abrasion marks, and scraping are visible across the rear bumper, including the lower center. Minor scuffing and paint-transfer-like marks are present on the lower rear door and rocker-panel area. Inside, the driver’s seat cushion shows moderate leather creasing, surface cracking, and darkened discoloration. According to the NHTSA VIN decode, this is a 2014 Audi Q7 Premium Plus SUV manufactured by Audi AG in Slovakia. The decoder lists a turbocharged 3.0-litre, six-cylinder engine, identifies the engine model as 3.0T TDI, and separately lists the fuel type as gasoline; this specification should be verified against the vehicle and its documentation. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model year. Recall 17V298000 concerns a potentially cracking fuel-pump flange that may allow a fuel leak and increase fire risk; the remedy involves inspection and either protective-film application or replacement of the flange. Recall 23V086000 concerns an incorrect rear gross axle weight rating on the certification label; the remedy is installation of a corrected label. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Audi or an authorized dealer. The findings document substantial visible collision damage at both ends of the vehicle. The condition of the mechanical, structural, restraint, cooling, electrical, and drivetrain systems is not established by these findings and should be confirmed through a comprehensive physical inspection before purchase.