2012 AUDI S5 quattro Prestige

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title and identifies the primary damage as “SIDE.” Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible damage supports the SIDE primary-damage claim; however, salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The 2012 Audi S5 has severe damage along the left side. The entire outer driver-side door is extensively crushed, with sharp creases, scraped paint, and exposed or transferred material. The driver-side exterior mirror is hanging away from its mounting area, with broken or exposed components. The left rear quarter panel is also severely crushed and deformed, including deep creases and damage around the wheel arch and upper side area. Additional moderate damage is present at the rear edge of the left front fender and along the left rocker panel or side sill, which shows pronounced scuffing and irregular deformation. A side airbag is deployed from the outer side of the left front seatback. Multiple small green-tinted glass fragments are visible along the left door sill and beside the front seat. According to the VIN decode, this is a German-built 2012 Audi S5 convertible with a 2.967-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic transmission, and the quattro Prestige trim. The decoded engine output is listed as 333 horsepower. One NHTSA safety recall was identified for this model year: campaign 15V019000, involving the fuel-injection fuel rails and seals. The affected components may develop a fuel leak, creating a fire risk in the presence of an ignition source. The listed remedy is replacement of the fuel rails and corresponding seals by an authorized dealer at no charge. The available information does not confirm whether this vehicle’s recall repair has been completed.