Inspection and

Certification Checklist

Inspection and Certification Checklist

1.0 Dealer and Vehicle Information
Dealer Name

Dealer Number

Model

Year

Colour

Kilometres

VIN

Inspection Date
M

Corresponding R/O #

Audi Certified Pre-Owned Technician Name (Please Print)

Important: The following information must be completed for the vehicle to be considered for the Audi Certified Pre-Owned program.
Caution: Audi Canada reserves the right to deny Audi Certified Pre-Owned certification. Do not offer an Audi Certified Pre-Owned vehicle
for retail sale until the certification request is in the Approved Sale Pending status in VCAS.

1.1 Audi Achtungs (Stops!)

If any of the following answers are NO, the vehicle cannot be enrolled in the Audi Certified Pre-Owned Program.
Y

1. H
 as the vehicle passed the CarProof Vehicle History Report?
Enter eight digit CarProof verification code:
2. Has the vehicle been in operation for at least 4 months or for a minimum of 6,000 kilometres?
3. Is the vehicle 5 model years old or newer with no more than 112,000 kilometres?
4. Is the vehicle free from current or evidence of past after market modifications? (chassis, body, or engine performance chip)
5. Is it certain the vehicle does not have an extensive or unreasonable service history?
6. Do all Canadian VINs match? (frame/windshield/B-pillar; all original, no alterations)

1.2 Pre-work
Y

7. Does the paperwork match the VIN and vehicle?

8. Is the model year of the vehicle confirmed?
9. Is all major scheduled maintenance (including oil changes) performed and up to date?
10. Is the Owners Manual present?
11. Has the diagnostic test and appropriate VAS tester (GFF) been run?
12. Has the battery load test (VAS/Midtronics Test) been run?
13. Have the diagnostic results been printed and a copy placed in the vehicle file?
14. Has it been confirmed that all the Safety Recalls, RUUs and Service Actions have been closed?
15. Is the vehicle still covered under the original manufacturers warranty?

1.3 Pre-determination
Y

16. In your opinion is this vehicle a good candidate to become Certified? If no, stop and notify the Service Manager and
the Certified Pre-Owned Manager. If yes, continue through the checklist.

2.0 Interior of Vehicle

2.1 Front Interior

Meets Audi Requirements

17. All three keys are present (two main and one emergency/
mechanical key)
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.

Warning lights and messages

Onboard computer
Hazard lights switch
Dash/console switches
Drivers side airbags
Speakers
Dash lights/dimmer
Cup holders
Steering wheel/lock/key/tilt/telescope
Horn
Left/right exterior mirror control and heater
Rearview mirror/compass/auto-dimmer
Dome and front courtesy lights
Hood release handle
Trunk/tailgate release
Fuel door release
Accessory power socket, lighter and ashtray

35. A
 M/FM radio/CD changer/SAT radio/AMI/
jukebox functionality
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.

Clock
Windshield wiper controls
Defog/defrost
HVAC/blower/climate control/vents
Gear shift handle/indicator/shift interlock
Parking brake handle
Foot pedals/operation and covers
Warning chimes and bells/alarm/theft deterrent
Bluetooth functionality
MMI functionality
MMI control buttons

Legend:

Yes

No

Repaired

Not Applicable

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

2.2 Left Front Interior

47.
48.
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53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.

Left front interior trim and door handle

Left front visor/vanity mirror/light
Left curtain airbag
Left front power window/door lock
Left front seat controls/power/memory function
Left front seat heater
Left front seat ventilator
Left front massaging seat function
Left front controls/vents
Left front carpet/floor mat/footwell
Left front safety belt/height adjuster
Left front seat cushion and cover
Driver seat headrest/headrest release/headliner
Left front door light/reflector
Left front headliner assist handle

Meets Audi Requirements

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

2.3 Left Rear Interior

62.
63.
64.
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66.
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77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
83.

Left rear interior trim and handle

Left rear power window/door lock
Left rear seat heater
Left rear seat ventilator
Left rear massaging seat function
Left rear carpet/floor mat/footwell
Left rear safety belt
Left rear seat cushion and cover
Left rear headrest/headrest release/headliner
Left rear door lights/reflector
Left rear window sunshade
Left rear side airbag
Left rear headliner assist handle
Rear armrest/ski sack
Rear controls/vents
Rear ashtray
Rear window sunshade
Rear seat entertainment system
First aid kit in centre armrest
Centre headrest and release
Centre safety belt
Child seat tethers and LATCH

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Meets Audi Requirements

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

2.4 Right Rear Interior

84.
85.
86.
87.
88.
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.

Meets Audi Requirements

Right rear interior trim and handle

Right rear power window/door lock
Right rear seat heater
Right rear seat ventilator
Right rear seat massaging function
Right rear carpet/floor mat/footwell
Right rear safety belt
Right rear seat cushion and cover
Right rear headrest/headrest release/headliner
Right rear door lights/reflector
Right rear window sunshade
Right rear side airbag
Right rear headliner assist handle

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

2.5 Right Front Interior

97. Right front interior trim and door handle
98. Right front vanity mirror/light
99. Right front power window/door lock
100. Right front seat controls/power/memory
101. Right front seat heater
102. Right front seat ventilator
103. Right front seat massaging function
104. Right front controls/vents
105. Right front dash
106. Right front airbags
107. Glove box/light/lock
108. Dust and pollen filter (HEPA)
109. Right front carpet/floor mat/footwell
110. Right front safety belt/height adjuster
111. Right front seat cover and cushion
112. Right front headrest/headrest release/headliner
113. Right front door lights/reflector
114. Right front headliner assist handle

Meets Audi Requirements

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

3.0 Exterior of Vehicle

3.1 Front Exterior

Meets Audi Requirements

115. Front bumper

116. Licence plate bracket and filler panel
117. Parking sensors
118. Front headlight lens
119. Headlamps high/low beam
120. Marker lights, turn signals and daytime running lights
121. Parking and hazard lights
122. Fog/all weather lights
123. Headlamp washer spray heads and covers
124. Audi emblem
125. Grill condition
126. Lower right fascia grill
127. Front tow eye cover
128. Lower centre grill
129. Lower left fascia grill
130. Front hood condition and paint condition
131. Front end alignment of panels (gaps)
132. Windshield glass
133. Windshield wipers
134. Windshield wiper arms
135. Windshield washer spray heads
136. Hood release latch operation
137. Hood struts
138. Audi Advanced key
139. Automatic headlamp sensors
140. Rain sensors

3.2 Left Front Exterior

3.3 Left Rear Exterior

Yes

No

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Repaired

Not Applicable

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

3.4 Rear Exterior

172. Rear end and tailgate paint
173. Rear Audi emblem and tailgate trim
174. Rear window glass
175. Rear window defrost element
176. Rear camera
177. Tailgate/trunk hinges, struts and alignment
178. Trunk seal
179. Trunk /luggage compartment light
180. Compartment covers, hold-down latches and net
181. Roadside kit present
182. TMS expiration date
183. Removable cargo cover
184. Rear park sensors
185. Rear parking, reverse, fog, all weather, hazard and
tail lights
186. Rear marker lamps and turn signals
187. Rear brake lights
188. Rear bumper
189. Rear exterior trunk release
190. Licence plate bracket and light
191. Rear window wiper
192. High-centre third brake light
193. Rear window wiper arm
194. Rear window washer/spray head
195. Boot cover (cabriolet/roadster)
196. Retractable rear spoiler function

3.5 Right Rear Exterior

197. Right rear quarter panel alignment and paint
198. Right rear panel trim pieces and mouldings
199. Fuel door, rubber stops and fuel cap
200. Right rear quarter window glass
201. Right C-pillar
202. Right rear side rocker panel and trim
203. Right rear door window trim and mouldings
204. Right rear door window glass
205. Right rear door paint and gap alignment
206. Right rear door handle
207. Right rear child lock
208. Right rear sill plate
209. Right rear door hinge and alignment

Meets Audi Requirements

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

3.6 Right Front Exterior

210. Right B-pillar
211. Right front door panel paint and gap alignment
212. Right front door handle
213. Right front door lock
214. Right front door sill plate
215. Right front door hinge and alignment
216. Right front door seals
217. Right front side rocker panel and trim
218. Right front window trim and mouldings
219. Right side mirror housing and glass
220. Right A-pillar
221. Right front side marker light
222. Right front trim pieces and mouldings
223. Right front fender alignment and paint

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

X
X

3.7 Top Exterior

224. Sunroof glass and seals
225. Roof panel/luggage rack
226. Roof antenna/Sirius/nav housing
227. Convertible top
228. Windscreen operation

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Meets Audi Requirements

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

X
X

Meets Audi Requirements

Meets Audi Requirements

159. Left rear door panel alignment and paint

160. Left rear door side moulding
161. Left rear side rocker panel and trim
162. Left rear door window trim and mouldings
163. Left rear door window glass
164. Left rear door handle
165. Left rear child lock
166. Left rear door hinge and alignment
167. Left rear door seals
168. Left rear sill plate
169. Left C-pillar
170. Left rear quarter window glass
171. Left rear body panel alignment and paint

Meets Audi Requirements

141. Remote entry

142. Left front fender alignment
143. Left front side turn indicator light
144. Left A-pillar
145. VIN plate
146. Left front side mirror housing and glass
147. Left front door panel alignment and paint
148. Left front body mouldings
149. Left front window glass
150. Left front window trim and mouldings
151. Driver exterior door handle
152. Driver door lock cylinder (auto up/down/lock)
153. Left front door hinge and alignment
154. Left front door seals
155. Left front door sill plate
156. Left front side moulding
157. Left front side rocker panel and trim
158. Left B-pillar

Legend:

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Meets Audi Requirements

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X

4.0 Engine Compartment

4.1 Engine

Meets Audi Requirements

229. Under hood insulation

230. Engine compartment labels EGR/PCV
231. Tire pressure and recommended fuel label
232. Covers: engine compartment/cowl cover/emblems
233. Power steering, engine oil and washer reservoir caps
234. Check for water in the oil
235. Fuel injection system, fuel filter/lines
236. Throttle linkage/e-gas
237. Air filter
238. Accessory belt
239. Timing belt/chain
240. Power steering pump/hoses
241. Power steering fluid level
242. Windshield washer fluid level
243. Hoses checked for air and fluid leaks
244. Oil level and condition
245. Engine mounts
246. Engine and transmission seals and gaskets
247. A/C compressor/lines/condenser

4.2 Cooling System

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Meets Audi Requirements

248. Engine coolant reservoir cap

249. Engine coolant level

Y
Y

N
N

R
R

X
X

250. Cooling system pressure test

251. Radiator hoses upper/lower and heater hoses
252. Cooling fan
253. Cooling fan motor
254. Radiator cap
255. Radiator/thermostat
256. Upper core support, radiator housing
257. Water pump/belt (noise/leaks)
258. Test coolant for protection temperature

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

4.3 Transmission

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Meets Audi Requirements

259. Transmission system condition

260. Transmission fluid auto/manual

Y
Y

4.4 Electrical System

N
N

R
R

X
X

Meets Audi Requirements

261. Battery condition

262. Alternator charging (warning lights)
263. Harnesses

Y
Y
Y

4.5 Brake System

N
N
N

R
R
R

X
X
X

Meets Audi Requirements

264. Brake fluid reservoir cap

265. Brake fluid level/condition
266. Brake master cylinder and booster

276. Brakes
277. ABS function
278. Steering
279. Suspension noise/performance
280. Overall vehicle driveability
281. Speedometer, odometer, trip meter function
282. Navigation system DVDs/CDs
283. Driver Assist features Side Assist, Lane Assist,
Adaptive Cruise Control, Night Vision

309. Differential/Torsen/quattro
310. Transmission fluid level and condition

Y
Y

N
N
N

R
R
R

X
X
X

5.0 Road Test

5.1 Engine, Drivetrain and Operation
267. Starter operation/starting
268. Fuel pump noise
269. Engine performance idle/noise/vibrations
270. Smooth acceleration/deceleration
271. Transmission and shift points
272. Transmission/transaxle noise
273. Shift interlock
274. Clutch operation
275. Exhaust noises/odours

Meets Audi Requirements

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

6.0 Under the Vehicle

6.1 Undercarriage

Meets Audi Requirements

284. Bumper flanges and brackets

285. Frame spot welds and seams
286. Sheet metal
287. Water damage
288. Front sub-frames
289. Front side aprons
290. Centre support bearing
291. Brake lines
292. Bottom of front and rear bumpers
293. Lower splash shield
294. Lower engine mounts
295. Lower radiator hoses
296. Suspension arms and CV joints
297. Adaptive Suspension systems
298. Sway bars/links/bushings
299. Struts, shocks and springs
300. Control arms and steering rack

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

6.2 Exhaust System

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Meets Audi Requirements

301. Hangers and clamps

302. Exhaust pipes, catalytic converter and heat shield
303. Check for system leaks

6.3 T
 ransmission/Differentials/Transaxle Seals
and Gaskets

Y
Y
Y

N
N

R
R
R

X
X

305. Engine/transmission/differentials/transaxle seals

and gaskets

Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R
R

6.4 Tires and Wheels

Tread Depth
Left front tire
Left rear tire
Right rear tire
Right front tire

X
X
X
X
X

Inner (mm)

N
N

R
R

X
X

Meets Audi Requirements

311. Wheels: run out/curb damage/finish/correct match

312. Tires: correct size/match/damage/Audi approved
313. Tire tread depth and pressure
314. Speed and load rating
315. DOT # __________________________________________________
Middle (mm)

Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N

Outer (mm)

6.5 Brakes

R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X

Tire Pressure (PSI)

Meets Audi Requirements

316. Parking brake cable and connection tension

317. Brake calipers and hoses
318. Brake pads
319. Electro-mechanical brake
Front left (mm)

Meets Audi Requirements

304. Rear axle fluid level

306. Transmission lines

307. Axle housing/final drive
308. Transmission/mounts/control linkages

Rear left (mm)

Y
Y
Y
Y

N
N
N
N

R
R
R
R

X
X
X
X

Rear right (mm) Front right (mm)

Pad thickness 50%

Rotor width
(See ElsaWeb)

6.6 Fuel Tank and Lines

Meets Audi Requirements

320. Fuel tank and holding straps

321. Fuel line
322. Fuel filter

Y
Y
Y

N
N
N

R
R
R

X
X
X

7.0 Signatures
All items checked Repaired have been thoroughly inspected and repaired by a registered Audi technician with genuine Audi approved parts.
Audi Service Manager Signature

Audi Certified Technician Signature

Audi Certified Pre-Owned Manager Signature

Date
M

Important: The above approval signatures must be completed for vehicle to be entered into the Audi Certified Pre-Owned program.
Legend:

Yes

No

Repaired

Not Applicable

Technician Notes
Section Notes

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Keep notes along with top copies of Inspection and Certification Checklist in dealer customer file.

2013 Audi Canada

Printed in Canada.
C-BB-10-000E-CA