2020 AUDI S3

The auction records list this 2020 Audi S3 as Salvage with Front End primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the Front End classification, based on extensive damage to the front bumper, headlamp, hood, fender, and front fascia. However, the Salvage title status cannot be confirmed from photos alone. The vehicle has severe damage concentrated at the front-left corner. The front bumper cover and lower fascia are detached and broken into multiple sections, with loose pieces, exposed wiring, and internal components visible. Parts of the lower fascia are missing. The left headlamp lens and housing are shattered and displaced, while the left side of the grille surround is broken with open gaps and exposed components. The front-left fender and wheel-arch area are heavily crushed and deformed. The front-left portion and edge of the hood are also deformed, with scuff marks and a large irregular gap between the hood and fender. The front-left wheel and tire are absent, leaving the brake rotor and red brake caliper exposed. With the hood open, additional broken and displaced trim and mounting areas are visible around both front corners, along with exposed wiring and gaps near the bumper and headlamp areas. The VIN decode identifies the vehicle as a German-built 2020 Audi S3 sedan with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The decoded safety equipment includes front, side, curtain, and knee airbags, as well as electronic stability control, traction control, forward collision warning, and a rear visibility system. One NHTSA safety recall was identified: campaign 21V198000 concerns the front passenger occupant detection system, which may deactivate the passenger airbag when the seat is occupied. Audi’s stated remedy is replacement of the passenger occupant detection sensor mat and an update to the control module. Recall completion should be verified with Audi or an authorized dealer. The documented damage is substantial and will require inspection and repair of the body structure, mounting points, lighting, wiring, wheel and suspension area, and related safety systems. The findings do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, drivetrain, or other mechanical components.