2023 AUDI Q8 quattro Premium Plus

The auction records list this 2023 Audi Q8 as having an MV-907A Salvage Certificate, with “SIDE” recorded as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible exterior damage is concentrated on the side and supports the unverified “SIDE” classification; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The visible damage includes multiple moderate dents, creases, and surface scuffing across the front and rear door outer panels, including the lower door areas. The exterior door handles are missing from the visible side doors, leaving recessed openings and mounting points. The fuel-filler door is missing from the rear quarter panel, leaving a rectangular opening above the rear wheel. The outer wheel-arch trim is missing around both the visible front and rear wheel openings, with mounting holes and attachment points exposed. The lower rocker/side-skirt trim is also absent beneath the doors, exposing a row of mounting holes and fastener points. The VIN identifies the vehicle as a 2023 Audi Q8 quattro Premium Plus SUV, built in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 335 horsepower, an automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, and a rearview camera system. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 23V868000 concerns potentially improper mounting of the driver’s seat side air bag; the remedy is dealer inspection and reinstallation if necessary. Recall 25V900000 concerns software that may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying correctly; the remedy is a software update. Recall completion should be verified with Audi or through an authorized dealer using the vehicle identification number. The findings document visible exterior damage and missing components only. They do not establish the condition of the underlying body structure, suspension, wheel assemblies, air-bag system, electrical systems, mechanical components, or the extent of repairs required. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment are recommended before purchase.