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Water loss cars at auction: final bids and sale history

Auction results for vehicles written off as a Water loss. The loss reason is the insurer's classification rather than the visible damage, and it moves final bids on its own — the completed Copart and IAAI sales below show by how much, with the title and damage on every lot.

Final bid VIN Copart IAAI
63,915
Auctions on record
$5,668
Average final bid
$3,275
Median final bid
93%
Sold with keys
1950–2027
Model years

Most common damage at sale: Eau/inondation, Inondation eau douce, Avant.

Top recent results

The highest final bids among the latest sales.

Date Vehicle Damage Final bid
Oct 14, 2026 2024 Cadillac Escalade AWD V-Series Water/flood $29,950
Oct 13, 2026 2026 Audi RS 3 Fresh water flood $29,500
Oct 17, 2026 2022 Acura MDX Fresh water flood $18,000
Oct 11, 2026 2023 Subaru Ascent Limited Water/flood $17,200
Oct 14, 2026 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Fresh water flood $15,200

Auction archive FAQ

Does a Water loss change what a car sells for at auction?

It does, because the classification follows the car into its title. The final bids on this page already carry that discount, which is exactly why they are the right comparison set.

How much do Water-loss vehicles sell for at Copart and IAAI?

The auction results below are the record. Take the median final bid for the model you are looking at, not the cheapest Water-loss sale on the page.

Should I avoid a Water loss entirely?

Not automatically — but read the title type and the estimated repair cost on the auction record before you decide, and price the paperwork risk in as well as the metal.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

Example VIN history →