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Audi VIN Check: What is a Audi VIN?

Although Audi was founded in 1909, the brand we know today didn’t get its start until 1969. After losing its factories to Russia during WWII and being unprofitable during Daimler-Benz’s ownership, the company was bought by Volkswagen. Fearing the brand would be shut down, designers secretly worked on the Audi 100. Volkswagen executives were so impressed by the design that they put the car into production. The company’s success was cemented by their innovative Quattro all wheel drive system, which helped the company dominate rally racing in the 1980s. By the 1990s, they were able to leverage this success to become Volkswagen’s luxury brand.

Whether you dream of owning a classic Quattro or a modern A8, buying a luxury car can be financially risky. By using our tools to decode the VIN, you can learn how a vehicle was built. This helps you verify seller information, so you know the car is still equipped as it was when it rolled off the factory line.

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Audi VIN Number Lookup

There’s no telling what modifications a car may have, which can make it hard to determine its authenticity. This may include slapping “R” or “RS” badges on a regular Audi, or bolting on accessories that weren’t made for the car. While there are many Audi VIN decoder options out there, our free Audi VIN decoder is the easiest way to get factory information on one of these cars. If you want to learn more about a vehicle, you can use our VIN report to get a full history, based on official resources including state titles, insurance claims and police reports.

Already own an Audi? Running a VIN check makes it easier to keep your car on the road. Although an Audi VIN decoder free check isn’t as in-depth as our paid reports, it does tell you important equipment information. That way, you can be sure you’re getting the correct parts for your car or crossover.

Where to Search for the VIN?

To use our lookup tool, you need to find the VIN number. The vehicle identification number is printed and etched in several places on your vehicle, usually on locations that aren’t easily damaged or removed during the car’s life. These locations vary from model to model. Here are the most common VIN locations on Audis:

  • From outside the vehicle, look through the windshield at the driver’s side of the dash. You should see the VIN printed on the dashboard close to the wiper cowl.
  • Open the front driver’s side door and look at the B pillar. There is a small silver sticker on the side of the pillar, close to the door sill. This sticker lists the VIN, as well as other manufacturing information.
  • Open the hood. Look around the strut towers for a raised rectangular area on the bodywork. The VIN is stamped on this raised surface. On most Audis, this stamp is on the top of the inner fender, just behind the passenger’s side strut tower. Some models also have the VIN printed or etched into the firewall just below the wiper cowl.
  • On newer Audis, you can get the VIN from the infotainment system. Turn the key to the “ignition on” position, then press the “Car” button next to the scroll wheel. Scroll to the bottom of the menu and select “VIN Check”.
  • In some vehicles, the VIN is stamped on the floor of the trunk or cargo area. Lift up the carpeting or spare tire cover, and check the sheet metal close to the trunk or hatch latch.
  • Check under the front seats. The VIN is stamped on the floor pan, next to a small flap in the carpet.

The VIN is also used to identify vehicles on official documents. You can usually find it on titles, insurance paperwork and service receipts.

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Comprehensive VIN Decoder Guide

CodeCountryCodeCountryCodeCountryCodeCountry
G 1986 T 1996 6 2006 G 2016
H 1987 V 1997 7 2007 H 2017
J 1988 W 1998 8 2008 J 2018
K 1989 X 1999 9 2009 K 2019
L 1990 Y 2000 A 2010 L 2020
M 1991 1 2001 B 2011 M 2021
N 1992 2 2002 C 2012 N 2022
P 1993 3 2003 D 2013 P 2023
R 1994 4 2004 E 2014 R 2024
S 1995 5 2005 F 2015 S 2025

The vehicle identification number uses 17 digits. This alphanumeric code includes the sequential production number, as well as information on the model, equipment and manufacturing location. Here’s the VIN decoder Audi information you can get from each of these digits.

The first three digits identify the manufacturer.

  • The first digit is the country where the vehicle was built. “W” is used for Germany and “T” for Hungary.
  • The second digit is the division that built the vehicle. “A” is for Audi Germany, “R” for Audi Hungary and “U” for Quattro GMBH. Keep in mind that not all Quattro models are built by Quattro GMBH.
  • The third digit is the vehicle class. Audi uses “U” for passenger cars and “1” for SUVs.

The fourth through eighth digits identify the vehicle model and equipment.

  • The fourth digit is the series. Audi uses letters to cover several models, so an “A” could be an A4, A5, A6 or R8. Instead, these letters are mostly used to divide trim levels and equipment. For example, an A5 Premium with a “C” in this position has an automatic transmission, while an “E” is used for manual transmission cars.
  • The fifth digit is the engine. These characters are divided into engine series, as well as power output and emissions. A 2.0 liter turbo four cylinder uses “F” for the standard version and an “E” for the PZEV (partial zero emissions vehicle) version.
  • The sixth digit is the restraint system. This identifies air bags and other safety equipment fitted to the car.
  • Digits 7 and 8 are the model.
CodeModel
FAA8 and S8
FBA6 and S6
FEQ7
FGR8
FHA5 and S5 Cabriolets
FLA4
FKTT and TTS
FMA3
FPQ5
FRA5 and S5

The ninth digit is a check digit. It matches with other information in the VIN to guarantee its authenticity. This reduces errors when using the VIN in databases, like our VIN lookup tool.

The tenth digit is the model year. This digit is standardized across all vehicles, and alternates between letters and numbers. The letters “O” and “Q” aren’t used, since they can be confused with “0”. This means 2022 models use “N” for this digit, while 2023 models use “P”.

The eleventh digit is the manufacturing plant.

CodePlant
AIngolstadt
DBratislava
NNeckarsulm
1Gyor

The rest of the VIN is the vehicle’s serial number. Since this is only 6 digits, this number is reused. However, no two vehicles have an identical VIN.

Audi VIN Samples

Using our Audi decoder, VIN information is easy to access. Here are some examples of what you’ll learn when you look up your vehicle.

  • WAUEA88DXTA287660:1996 A4 with a 2.8 liter engine built in Germany
  • WAUBA24B3XN104537:1999 A6 with a 2.8 liter engine built in Germany
  • WA1GFCFS1GR001844:2016 Q3 with a 2.0 liter engine built in Spain
  • 2013 AUDI TTS

    2013 AUDI TTS

    VIN TRUB1AFK3D1009947
    Listed for sale on:
    02/07/2015
    Price:
    $43,888
    Odometer:
    19,467 km
  • 2014 AUDI TTS

    2014 AUDI TTS

    VIN TRUB1AFK2E1006572
    Listed for sale on:
    02/12/2018
    Price:
    $27,320
    Odometer:
    66,137 km
  • 2017 AUDI TTS

    2017 AUDI TTS

    VIN TRUC1AFV3H1003795
    Listed for sale on:
    09/06/2021
    Price:
    $37,636
    Odometer:
    68,054 km
  • 2012 AUDI TTS

    2012 AUDI TTS

    VIN TRU41AFK7C1017198
    Listed for sale on:
    01/21/2017
    Price:
    $26,000
    Odometer:
    88,417 km
  • 2018 AUDI TTS

    2018 AUDI TTS

    VIN TRUC1AFV0J1005218
    Listed for sale on:
    01/01/1970
    Price:
    $0
    Odometer:
    0 km
  • 2017 AUDI TTS

    2017 AUDI TTS

    VIN TRUC1AFV9H1017278
    Listed for sale on:
    04/16/2017
    Price:
    $60,400
    Odometer:
    0 km
  • 2012 AUDI TTS

    2012 AUDI TTS

    VIN TRU41AFK6C1006743
    Listed for sale on:
    09/24/2020
    Price:
    $6,500
    Odometer:
    73,972 km
  • 2016 AUDI TTS

    2016 AUDI TTS

    VIN TRUC1AFV0G1014705
    Listed for sale on:
    10/10/2018
    Price:
    $0
    Odometer:
    62,438 km
  • 2009 AUDI TTS

    2009 AUDI TTS

    VIN TRUUF38J591020241
    Listed for sale on:
    05/04/2018
    Price:
    $11,441
    Odometer:
    229,146 km
  • 2018 AUDI TTS

    2018 AUDI TTS

    VIN TRUC1AFV9J1013740
    Listed for sale on:
    08/01/2020
    Price:
    $38,989
    Odometer:
    22,907 km
  • 2014 AUDI TTS

    2014 AUDI TTS

    VIN TRUS1AFK7E1006325
    Listed for sale on:
    08/19/2023
    Price:
    $27,499
    Odometer:
    63,667 km
  • 2016 AUDI TTS

    2016 AUDI TTS

    VIN TRUC1AFV6G1022131
    Listed for sale on:
    07/07/2019
    Price:
    $52,825
    Odometer:
    62,327 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Locations vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. However, there are three places you can find the code on most vehicles:

- Look through the windshield at the dashboard. On the driver’s side, you should see a small metal plate with the number stamped into it.
- Open the driver’s door. Look at the front and side of the door pillar for an I.D. sticker. It usually has the manufacturer’s logo on it. The code should be on this sticker.
- Open the hood. You may see a sticker on the firewall or near the passenger’s side strut tower. Some cars have the number engraved in one of these areas.

Since this number is used to identify the vehicle on official documents, you can also find it on the title, the window sticker, and on insurance policies.

We also decode numbers for RVs, heavy-duty trucks and motorcycles. If you need to decode an RV number, make sure it’s the one issued by the chassis manufacturer, not the RV outfitter.

No. Canadian and Mexican cars usually use the same format. Other countries use their own formats.

It’s up to the manufacturer to determine what they want to include for some parts of the number. For example, some companies don’t include information about transmissions or trim levels.

Usually, no. A few manufacturers stamp the code into the engine. If the VINs on the engine and car match, then it’s the original engine. On most vehicles, there isn’t anything that ties an engine to a specific vehicle. At most, looking up the vehicle on our website will tell you if a different type of engine was installed. For example, if someone swaps a V8 into a Ford Mustang, our site will tell you it originally came with a V6.

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