2016 AUDI S3 quattro Premium Plus

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a PUBLIC – SALVAGE TITLE, with FRONT END recorded as the primary damage. The visible evidence supports the FRONT END damage classification: the front fender is missing, the adjacent bumper corner is separated from the body, and sections of the lower grille mesh are broken or displaced. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The front fender is absent on the visible side, exposing the wheel-arch area and inner components behind the bumper. A detached blue fender panel is visible away from the vehicle, with damaged and distorted mounting edges. The bumper cover has an open gap and a displaced lower edge at the corner next to the missing fender. The surrounding wheel-arch trim or body-panel coverage is also missing. The lower front bumper intake areas have broken or missing honeycomb grille sections. Light scuff and scratch marks are visible on the rear bumper cover. No assessment of mechanical, structural, suspension, wheel, lighting, airbag, or drivetrain condition is provided by these findings. A hands-on inspection should be completed to determine the extent of damage behind the front-end panels and to verify alignment, mounting points, cooling components, and safety systems before purchase or repair. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2016 Audi S3 sedan with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 292 horsepower, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Hungary and is identified as the quattro Premium Plus trim. NHTSA records list three recalls for this model and year. Recalls 19V474000 and 21V198000 concern the front-passenger occupant detection system, which may deactivate the passenger airbag. Recall 22V543000 concerns the front-passenger airbag inflator, which may deploy improperly or rupture. Recall completion should be verified with Audi or an authorized dealer using the VIN before the vehicle is operated.