Audi VIN Decoder
A free Audi VIN decoder allows you to look up options, models, year, engine, transmission, and specifications. Also, you can check the title records and accidents by clicking Check History. To check what engine, transmission, and options are installed on your vehicle, use this VIN Decoder Tool.
- On the door frame/door post of the front doors (usually driver’s but sometimes passenger’s)
- On the dash near the windshield
- On the engine itself (machined pad on the front of engine)
- On the car’s firewall
- In the left-hand inner wheel arch
- On the steering wheel/steering column
- On the radiator support bracket
- Your car’s title, registration, guarantee/maintenance book, or your auto insurance policy’s declarations page.
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-digit code assigned to each vehicle by the manufacturer for identification and tracking purposes. The VIN provides valuable information about a vehicle’s history, such as its manufacturer, model year, engine specifications, and production location. An Audi VIN decoder is a tool to decode and interpret the information within an Audi vehicle’s VIN. In this article, we will explore the importance of using an Audi VIN decoder and how it can be used to uncover important details about your vehicle. Whether you’re a car owner, mechanic, or dealer, understanding how to use an Audi VIN decoder can help you make informed decisions about your vehicle.
How to decode AUDI VIN
Position 1 – Country
The first position in the VIN shows the country of the assembly of the Audi.
- 1, 4, 5 – US
- W -Germany
Position 2 – Manufacturer
This number tells you about the manufacturer of your car.
- A – Audi
Position 3 – Division
It provides information on the division. If the manufacturer has multiple divisions, this number helps pinpoint which one produced your car. For Audi, this is usually just the letter U.
- U – Audi Division
Position 4 – Model
- A – 100 4 Door Sedan-(1992-94)
- A – 90 Cabriolet (1995)
- B – 4000 2-Door Sedan Coupe (1983)
- B – 2-Door Sedan Coupe (1984-87)
- B – V8 Quattro Sedan (1992-94)
- B – 90/100 Sedan (1992-94)
- B – 90 Sedan (1995)
- B – 90 Cabriolet (1994)
- C – Quattro Door Sedan 2-
- C – 90 Sedan Quattro (1995)
- D – 4000 4- Door Wagon (1983)
- D – 100 Quattro 4 Door Sedan-(1989-92)
- D – 90CS / 100CS (1992-94)
- D – 90 Sport (1995)
- E – 80 4 Door Sedan-(1989-92)
- E – 200 Quattro Door Wagon 4-(1989-92)
- E – 90/100 Quattro (1992-94)
- E – 90 Sport Quattro (1995)
- F – 5000 4 Door Sedan-(1983-88)
- F – 100 Wagon (1992-94)
- F – A6 (1995)
- G – 90 4 Door Sedan-(1988-92)
- G – Door Wagon 100 4- (1989-92)
- G – Quattro 2-Door Coupe (1990)
- G – A6 Quattro (1995)
- H – Turbo Equipped Model (1983 – 88)
- H – 90 Quattro 4 – Door Sedan (1988 – 92)
- H – 200 4 – Door Sedan (1989 – 92)
- H – S4 Quattro (1992 – 94)
- H – A6 Wagon (1995)
- J – A6 Wagon Quattro (1995)
- the K – the Quattro 4 – Door Sedan is
- the K – the S6 (1995)
Position 5 – Engine Type
1983 4000 -87 / Coupe Series
- A – 1.7L 74 HP (1983)
- A – 1.8L 84 – 107 BHP (1984-87)
- A – 2.2L 100 HP (1984 – 87)
- B – 2.2L 100 HP (1983 )
- B – 2.2L 110 – 115 HP (1984 – 87)
- C – 1.6L 52 HP (Diesel)
- 1983 -88 5000 Series
- B – 100HP 2.2L (GAS)
- C – 130HP 2.2L Turbo (GAS)
- G – 2.0L 67HP (Diesel)
- 1988 – 94 Series 80/90
- B – 2.0L 4 Cylinder
- C – 5 2.3L Cylinder
- J – 2.8L V6 Federal
- K – 2.8L V6 California
- 1994 Series Cabriolet
- L – 2.8L V6
- 1989 – 94 100/200 Series
- C – 2.3L 5 Cylinder (100 Models)
- E – 5 2.2L Cylinder Turbo (200 Models)
- J – 2.8L V6
- K – 2.8L V6
- 1990 – 94 & V8 Quattro Coupe
- C – 2.3L 5 Cylinder
- E – 3.6L V8
- W – 4.2L V8
- 1992 – 94 Quattro S4
- P – 5 2.3L Cylinder
- R – 5 2.3L Cylinder
- 1995 Models All
- A, B, C, K, L – 172 HP 2.8L V6
Position 6 – Safety Systems
- 0 – Radiant belts
- 2 – Inertial belts
- 4 – automatic safety belts
- 5 – driver airbag and inertial belts
- 8 – the driver’s airbag and front-seat passenger
Position 7 and 8
- F7 – the Q7 (4M)
- the FA – the A8 / the S8 (4E)
- FB – the A6 / the S6 (4F)
- FC – A6 / S6 / A7 / S7 / RS7 (4G)
- FD – A8 / S8 (4H)
- FE – Q7 (4L)
- FF – A3 III sedan / cabriolet / wagon (8V)
- FG – R8 (42)
- FH – A5 / S5 / RS5 convertible (8F)
- FK – TT / the TTS (8J)
- FL – the A4 IV of / the A4 Allroad IV of (8K)
- the FM – the A3 (8P)
- the FP – the Q5 (8R)
- FR – A5 / S5 / RS5 coupe ( 8T)
- FS – the Q3 (8U)
- FV – III of TT (8J)
Position 9 – Check Number
This is used to verify if the VIN is valid. A formula developed by the DOT generates this number.
Position 10 – Year of Production
| A | 1980 | L | 1990 | Y | 2000 | A | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1981 | M | 1991 | 1 | 2001 | B | 2011 |
| C | 1982 | N | 1992 | 2 | 2002 | C | 2012 |
| D | 1983 | P | 1993 | 3 | 2003 | D | 2013 |
| E | 1984 | R | 1994 | 4 | 2004 | E | 2014 |
| F | 1985 | S | 1995 | 5 | 2005 | F | 2015 |
| 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 |
Position 11
This indicates the plant where the vehicle was assembled. Audi has its specific codes.
Position 12 -17
Position twelve through seventeen shows the serial number of the car. Often indicates a sequence that helps the manufacturer when and where the vehicle came off the assembly line. Can choose any six-digit number they like as this number is not standardized.
Example: Decoded Audi VIN Numbers
- 0CS Vehicle class differentiation units / platform components: Vehicle class differentiation 8E0
- 0F2 Fuel systems: Fuel system for carburetor gasoline engine
- 0G7 Transmission types/gearshift mechanisms: Tiptronic
- 0GG Emissions standard: Emission standard EU4
- 0JJ Weight category front axle: Weight category front axle weight range 9
- 0LK Safety certificate: Special plates/stickers/safety certificates for Italy
- 0TD Floor mats are: the Front and REAR floor mats are
- 0VG Owner’s manuals: Information Part kit in Italian
- 0W1 the Label for central description electric: the Label for central description electric German-speaking Countries
- 0Y L the Weight category REAR the axle: Weight range control only 11 installations, the no ‘requirement forecast
- 1BE Shock-Absorption / suspension, the chassis: Sports suspension/shock in Absorption
- 1C1 Antifreeze: Antifreeze up closeup to -25 degrees celsius tolerance up closeup -30 degrees to the C
- 1D0 steering Trailer hitch: Without the trailer hitch
- 1EX Identification plates: Spezielles Typschild für EG
- 1G3 spare wheel/breakdown kit: the Alloy spare wheel with original equipment tires
- 1KD Brake of the type in REAR: the Disc brakes, REAR
- 1LT Brake of the type, a front: the Disc brakes, a front
- 1MU Steering wheels: Leather A trimmed sports steering wheel for airbag system with Tiptronic
- 1N1 Steering: the Power steering
- 1PC Lockable wheel bolts: Wheel bolts with anti-theft protection (unlockable)
- 1SA front underbody guard: Without an additional front underbody guard
- 1T3 First aid kit/warning triangle: First aid kit with a warning triangle
- 1VH Installation parts for the engine (engine mount system): Installation parts for a six-cylinder engine
- 1W0 refrigerator: Without a refrigerator/glove compartment cooling system
- 1WG Transmission shafts: Transmission shafts w / 88 mm in diameter
- 1X1 drive layout: Four-wheel drive
- 1YF Transmission shafts, rear axle: Transmission shafts for rear axle diameter 75.5
- 1Z2 Fuel quantity for the initial filling: Increase initial standard fuel in filling
- 2G1 the Insert for the filling up closeup of unleaded fuel/fuel of the type: the Insert for the filling up closeup of unleaded fuel
- 2K1 Bumper Systems: Reinforced bumpers
- 2KS Special labels/plates: the Labels/plates in English and Italian
- 2T1 Double Room-size bed standard with a radio / dual-view display: Double Room-sized standard (to DIN)
- 2V1 Fresh air the intake for the passenger compartment (with particulate filter): the Dust and pollen filter
- 2WA the Additional tires (snow tires): Without Additional tires
- 2Z1 the Type sign: the Type sign AT REAR and “the Quattro” nameplates, respectively
- 3B0 the Additional child of the seat the anchors: Without the Additional child of the seat, the anchor
- 3C7 Center REAR of seat belts: 3-point seat belt for center rear seat
- 3FA roof insert / convertible top: Without roof insert (standard roof)
- 3L3 Seat adjustment: Manual height adjustment for front seats
- 3NZ Rear seats: Rear seat bench unsplit, backrest split-folding
- 3Q6 Rear head restraints: Three rear headrests
- 3S1 roof rails/roof rack the load: Bright roof rails
- 3X1 Ski bag: the Load-through with ski bag ProVision
- 3X0 Roll-up closeup sunscreen for REAR and side windows: Without roll-up closeup sunscreen
- 4A0 of Seat heater: Without heater of seat
- 4E0 Lock operates for the tailgate on / trunk lid: Tailgate/trunk lid unlocking from outside
- 4GH Windshield glass type: Windshield in heat-insulating glass with sun shield
- 4K4 Door lid and locking system: Zentralverriegelung m. Funkfernbedienung Innenbetätigung und separate Kofferraumentriegelung
- 4KC Side and rear windows: Side and rear windows in heat-insulating glass
- 4L2 Breakaway interior rearview mirror: Dipping breakaway interior rearview mirror
- 4N0 Dashboard: Standard dashboard
- 4P2 Platform module, luggage compartment floor: Rear floor panel module, type 3
- 4R4 the Window regulator: the Power windows with comfort operation and circuit breaker
- 4UE Airbag: Airbag for the driver and a front of seat passenger
- 4W0 the cassette and the CD storage unit: Without the cassette and the CD storage unit
- 4X3 Side’s airbag: Side airbag a front with the curtain airbag
- moldings 4ZB: Bright moldings
- 5C0 Body measures: Without special measures body
- The 5D1 Carrier frequency for radio remote control: Trägerfrequenz 433.92 MHz
- 5K1 Paint preservative/transit coating: Paint preservative (wax)
- 5MG Inserts: Decorative inserts, burr-walnut
- 5RU exterior Right mirror: Right exterior mirror: convex (large viewing field)
- 5SL Left exterior mirror: Left exterior mirror: aspherical
- 6E3 Center armrest: the Front center armrest
- 6FB Components with special surface appearance: old Body-colored exterior by mirror housings
- 6M0 the Tie-down straps/net/pocket: Ohne Gepäck-Spinne / Netz
- 6PC the Hand brake lever handle: Leather A hand brake lever handle
- 6Q2 Gearshift knob/handle: Leather gearshift knob/handle
- 6R0 Gearshift boot/cover: Selector lever cover
- 6SS Luggage compartment floor covering: Luggage compartment floor covering
- 6U0 additional dust seals: Without additional seals outside
- 6V1 Rear trim panel: Rear trim panel (ECE)
- 6W5 Front license plate carrier: Front license plate bracket
- 6XE Exterior mirror setting: Exterior mirrors: electrically foldable and electrically adjustable/heated
- 7A2 CD changer / CD player: CD changer
- 7AA Theft protection system: Electronic vehicle immobilization device
- 7B2 Socket: 12-volt socket in luggage boot
- the Direct tire pressure 7K0 to monitoring system: Without tire pressure warning light
- 7M0 scuff plates: Plastic scuff plates in door Apertures
- 7P0 Lumbar support: Without lumbar support in seat backrests
- 7Q9 Navigation device: Navigation system
- 7QA CD ROM / DVD / SD card: Without CD / DVD for navigation
- 7X2 Park distance control: Ultraschall-Einparkhilfe vorn und hinten
- 8GR Alternators: Alternator 150 A
- 8JG Headlamps: Headlight with a gas discharge lamp for driving on the right
- 8K0 Headlight activation: Without special headlight activation
- 8N4 Windshield wiper intermittent control/light/rain sensor: Windshield wiper intermittent control with a potentiometer (four speeds)
- 8Q3 Headlight range adjustment: Automatic headlight-range adjustment dynamic ( the self-adjusting while driving)
- 8RY the Speaker installation: the Speakers with BOSE car sound
- 8T0 Cruise control system: Without a cruise control system (the CCS)
- 8TC the Rear fog lamp: the Rear fog light for driving on the right
- 8um Radios: Radio “symphony radio” (ECE)
- 8X1 washer system Headlamp: Headlight washer system
- 8Z6 Engine cooling system: Motorkühlung Ausführung 2
- 9AK Heating and air conditioning system: Climatronic with imp ACT pressure control free of CFC
- 9M0 Auxiliary heater: Without auxiliary of / parking heater
- 9NX TACHOGRAPH / the logbook: Without electronic the logbook
- 9P0 of Seat belt check: Without of seat belt reminder
- 9Q4 Multi-function display / of trip computer: Multi-function display / on-board computer with check control
- 9T1 Heated washer nozzles: Heated washer nozzles, a front
- 9W0 Telephone/telematics: the W / o-car Image phone Preparation / installation
- A00 Self-collection / special control: No the self-collection
- A8S Equipment a-levels: of Standard equipment
- B0A the part sets with country design requirements -specific: Parts set without country-specific design requirement
- B14 Type approval countries/countries with special requirements: Type approval Italy (San Marino, Vatican City)
- C03 General operating permit, alterations: Operating permit, alteration
- CL6 Wheels: Leichtmetallräder 7 1 / 2J x 17 September-Speichen-Design, ET 43
- D2H engine specifications: 6-cylinder gasoline engine 3.0 L / 162 30V V6 base kW engine is T15
- E0A Special editions: No special edition
- F0A the Vehicle specifications: No special-purpose vehicle, standard equipment
- FA0 Handling a production and the pre-a production: the Control of standard a production
- FC0 the Customized installation: Without a customized installation
- FM0 Versions: Basic equipment variant
- FQ0 the Quattro GmbH: of Standard a production wheels
- G0Q the Transmission Specifications: 5-speed automatic transmission-for four-wheel drive vehicle
- H8A Tires: Tires 235/45 R 17 93Y
- J0L Batteries: Battery 340 A (70 Ah)
- K8D Body style: Station Wagon Variant / Avant
- L0L Steering system arrangement: Left-hand vehicle drive
- N1H Seat trim covers: leather seat covering
- NT0 Transit coating: Transit coating (type 1)
- P18 leather-covered sports steering wheel, three spokes, switching functions
- PLD Buffalino leather
- PNK navigation system for export
- PQT aluminum cast alloy wheels 7.5Jx17, 9 -spoke design, with 235/45 R 17 tires
- PX1 xenon headlights
- Q1A front seats: Standard front seats
- QE0 Storage compartment package: Without tray areas package/box
- QH0 Audio-response system/voice control: Without voice control
- QQ1 Light package (lighting): With additional lights (interior lighting)
- QV0 TV reception / digital radio reception: W / o TV reception / digital radio reception
- RSY “symphony” radio
- SA9 Control number (PR no family): Inventory control model 4
- T15 Base engine: 6 cylinder gasoline engine-3.0 L 06C.B unit (aluminum)
- U1A Instrument clusters: Instrument insert with km / h speedometer, clock, tachometer, and trip odometer
- tire suppliers V0A: Tires w / o specification of tire brand
- VC0 Garage door opener: W / o-remote controlled garage door opener
- VR0 Impact protection measures: Without impact protection measures
We hope you find the Audi VIN Decoder guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Audi.
