Audi VIN Decoder

Posted onFeb 13, 2018Feb 3, 2023 Updated onFeb 3, 2023

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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

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 fÃ¼r 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 InnenbetÃ¤tigung 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: TrÃ¤gerfrequenz 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 GepÃ¤ck-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: MotorkÃ¼hlung AusfÃ¼hrung 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: LeichtmetallrÃ¤der 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.

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Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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