2023 AUDI Q8

The vehicle is a 2023 Audi Q8, listed at auction with a salvage condition and “Rear” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the rear-damage classification: the rear bumper cover and both rear corner fascia areas are missing, with rear components exposed. Stage 1 also notes that the salvage status itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The rear bumper cover is absent across most or all of the rear width. The bumper reinforcement, absorber components, lower heat shield, mounting hardware, inner plastic structures, and wiring are exposed. A loose electrical connector is hanging below the right rear area. The left rear door has deformation around the handle area, while the adjacent left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area show pronounced deformation and scraped surfaces. The exterior left rear door handle is missing, leaving the opening exposed with electrical connectors hanging from the door. The left rear wheel-arch trim and the rocker-side trim below the left rear door are also missing, exposing mounting points, rails, and inner components. According to the VIN decode, this is an all-wheel-drive SUV with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic transmission, and the S line quattro Premium Plus trim. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Bratislava, Slovakia. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this make, model, and model year. Recall 23V868000 concerns possible improper mounting of the driver’s seat side air bag; the remedy is dealer inspection and reinstallation as necessary. Recall 25V900000 concerns a software error that may prevent the rearview-camera image from displaying correctly; the remedy is a free software update. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with an Audi dealer or NHTSA before purchase.