2017 AUDI S3 quattro Prestige

The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” with “FRONT END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the FRONT END classification because multiple front-end components are missing or exposed. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The 2017 Audi S3 is identified by VIN WAUF1GFF0H1042067 as a sedan with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Hungary. The front end has severe damage. The front bumper cover, grille, lower fascia, left front fender, bumper-corner components, and surrounding trim are missing. The radiator area, front reinforcement, brackets, wiring, mounting hardware, and unfinished panel edges are exposed, and multiple plastic components are missing or broken. Detached exterior panels, trim pieces, and bumper-related parts are also present on the ground beside the vehicle. Inside the cabin, the lower driver-side dashboard and kick-panel trim are missing. The driver-side end panel and adjacent trim are also absent, leaving wiring and internal components exposed near the steering column. The available findings do not confirm the condition of the engine, transmission, cooling system, suspension, steering, electrical systems, safety restraints, or airbags. A comprehensive physical inspection is recommended before purchase, including checks for hidden structural damage, damage to exposed cooling and electrical components, proper reassembly, and operation of all safety systems. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 21V198000 concerns a possible malfunction of the front passenger occupant-detection system that may deactivate the passenger airbag when the seat is occupied. Recall 17V196000 concerns airbag-control-unit software that may deploy the passenger frontal airbag improperly in certain low-speed crash situations. Recall completion should be verified with Audi using the VIN.