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Statutory write-off cars at auction in Australia
A statutory write-off is a vehicle so severely damaged it can never be repaired and returned to the road — anywhere in Australia. It is recorded on the Written-Off Vehicle Register (WOVR) and sold for parts, dismantling, scrap, or export. Unlike a repairable write-off (which can be re-registered after inspection), a statutory write-off is permanently off the road. They sell at salvage auction across Pickles, Manheim, IAAI, Grays and Slattery — tracked here in one place.
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Impact VIC arrow_outward 2008 Porsche 911
30k km · VIC · Pickles
Mechanical QLD arrow_outward 2010 Mazda BT-50
194k km · QLD · Pickles
SA arrow_outward 2012 Komatsu PC4000
16k km · SA · Pickles
NSW arrow_outward 2013 Caterpillar 740B
13k km · NSW · Pickles
VIC arrow_outward 2013 Isuzu NNR 200 MWB
199k km · VIC · Pickles
Impact NSW arrow_outward 2014 Caterpillar 289D
NSW · Pickles
Impact VIC arrow_outward 2014 Nissan UD GW 26 470
239k km · VIC · Pickles
VIC arrow_outward 2014 Nissan UD GW 26 470
285k km · VIC · Pickles
Impact NSW arrow_outward 2015 Bentley Continental
85k km · NSW · Pickles
Impact VIC arrow_outward 2015 Freightliner Argosy
1161k km · VIC · Pickles
Impact VIC arrow_outward 2015 Nissan X-Trail
193k km · VIC · Pickles
Fire Damage NSW arrow_outward 2016 Mitsubishi Triton
157k km · NSW · Pickles
Impact VIC arrow_outward 2016 Renault Megane
111k km · VIC · Pickles
WA arrow_outward 2016 Toyota Landcruiser Prado
196k km · WA · Pickles
Impact VIC arrow_outward 2017 Ford Everest
336k km · VIC · Pickles
Impact VIC arrow_outward 2017 Ford Ranger
130k km · VIC · Pickles
VIC arrow_outward 2017 Hino FC 500 1022
192k km · VIC · Pickles
Fire Damage NSW arrow_outward 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
108k km · NSW · Pickles
Impact VIC arrow_outward 2017 Isuzu D-MAX
90k km · VIC · Pickles
Impact VIC arrow_outward 2017 Porsche Macan
96k km · VIC · Pickles
Impact WA arrow_outward 2017 Toyota Landcruiser
128k km · WA · Pickles
Impact WA arrow_outward 2018 Ford Ranger
167k km · WA · Pickles
VIC arrow_outward 2018 Hino FS 700 2848
417k km · VIC · Pickles
Impact NSW arrow_outward 2018 Hino Poncho
13k km · NSW · Pickles
Frequently asked questions
What is a statutory write-off? expand_more
A statutory write-off is a vehicle with damage so severe — major structural, fire or flood damage — that it can never be repaired and returned to the road. It is recorded on the national Written-Off Vehicle Register (WOVR) as "statutory" and is sold only for parts, dismantling, scrap metal or export.
What is the difference between a statutory and a repairable write-off? expand_more
A statutory write-off can never be re-registered for road use anywhere in Australia — it is for parts or scrap only. A repairable write-off may be repaired and, after the required state inspection, re-registered. The classification is set by the insurer/assessor and recorded on the WOVR.
Can you re-register a statutory write-off in Australia? expand_more
No. Unlike a repairable write-off, a statutory write-off cannot be returned to the road in any state or territory. Every state honours the national WOVR statutory classification.
Why buy a statutory write-off? expand_more
For genuine used parts at a fraction of new, as a donor vehicle for a rebuild, for dismantling/recycling, or for export to a country that permits it. Run a PPSR check to confirm the WOVR record before bidding.
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