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Decode any Audi VIN for free and read the model, engine, body and factory options in seconds, plus recalls and safety ratings, for Audi vehicles built in Germany. No registration.

WAUZZZ8K9JA123456See a decoded Audi VIN
WMI: WAU · WA1 · WUA · TRU Plant-code decode Recall lookup NCAP safety
169 Audi models covered Free instant decode, no sign-up Official open-data sources

How to read a Audi VIN number

A Audi VIN has 17 characters. Each section tells you something different about the car.

WAU
1–3WMI · maker & country
ZZZ8K9
4–9VDS · model, body, engine
J
10Model year
A
11Assembly plant
123456
12–17Serial number
WMI (1–3) World Manufacturer Identifier, Audi uses WAU · WA1 · WUA · TRU.
VDS (4–9) model line, body, engine and restraint, position 9 is the check digit.
Model year (10) a single letter or digit for the model year.
Plant (11) the assembly plant where this Audi was built.
Serial (12–17) the unique production sequence number.

Where is Audi made?

Audi is a German premium manufacturer (part of the Volkswagen Group) based in Ingolstadt. Cars are built in Germany, Hungary, Belgium and Slovakia; the assembly plant is encoded in the VIN.

DE IngolstadtDE NeckarsulmHU GyőrBE BrusselsSK Bratislava

Popular Audi models we decode

All variants and years are covered, see the full list further down.

Executive sedan

A4

The core Audi saloon and Avant estate, across the B6–B9 generations.

Business saloon

A6

Full-size executive saloon and Avant, with the S6/RS6 at the top.

Mid SUV

Q5

Audi’s best-selling SUV, petrol, diesel and TFSI e plug-in hybrid.

Compact

A3

Premium compact hatch and Sportback, including the S3 and RS3.

Large SUV

Q7

Seven-seat flagship SUV built in Bratislava.

City car

A1

The smallest Audi, a premium supermini Sportback.

Why check a Audi VIN before buying?

A Audi VIN check helps you avoid odometer fraud, confirm the car matches its documents, reveal outstanding recalls, and verify the exact specification before you commit, essential for imported or cross-border vehicles.

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How to find your Audi VIN number

The 17-character VIN appears in several places on the car and its paperwork.

Windscreen & door

Through the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, and on the driver's door-jamb sticker.

Engine bay & body

Many Audi models also stamp the VIN on the engine-bay bulkhead or a strut tower.

Registration documents

The VIN is printed on the registration certificate (V5C / title) and the insurance documents.

Audi models in our spec database (169)

Every Audi model and generation we hold specifications for.

100 (C1) 1968–1976100 (C2) 1976–1982100 (C3) 1982–1991100 (C4) 1991–1994100 Avant (C3) 1983–1991100 Avant (C4) 1991–1994100 Coupe 1969–1976100 Coupe S 1970–1976200 1984–1991200 Avant 1985–199180 1986+80 Avant (B4) 1991–199580 Avant RS2 1994–199680 Avant S2 (B4) 1993–199580 S2 (B4) 1993–199590 (B2) 1984–198790 (B3) 1987–1991A1 2010–2018A1 Quattro 2012–2013A1 Sportback 2015+A1 Sportback (5 doors) 2012–2015A1 citycarver 2020+A2 1999–2005A3 1996–2017A3 Cabriolet 2008–2016A3 Hatchback (3 doors) 2012–2016A3 Sedan 2013–2020A3 Sportback 1999–2020A3 Sportback (5 doors) 2012–2016A3 Sportback e-tron 2013–2016A3 Sportback g-tron 2013–2016A3 allstreet 2025+A4 1994–2019A4 8W 2020+A4 Allroad 2009–2016A4 Allroad quattro 2019+A4 Avant 1996–2019A4 Cabriolet 2002–2008A4 DTM Edition 2005–2007A4L 2012–2016A5 Avant 2025+A5 Cabriolet 2009+A5 Coupe 2007+A5 Coupé 2011+A5 Sedan 2025+A5 Sportback 2009+A6 1997–2018A6 (C4) 1994–1997A6 AllRoad 2006–2019A6 Avant 1998–2018A6 Avant (C4) 1994–1997A6 Avant (C8) 2018+A6 Sportback e-tron 2025+A6 allroad quattro 2019+A7 Sportback 2010–2017A8 2017+A8 (D2) 1994–2002A8 (D3) 2003–2005A8 (D3f) 2005–2009A8 (D4) 2010–2017A8 L 2010–2017Allroad 2000–2006Audu S5 Sedan 2017+Cabriolet 1991–2000Coupe 1981–1988Coupe (B4) 1991–1996Coupe S2 quattro 1990–1996Q2 2016–2020Q3 2011–2015Q3 Facelift 2015–2018Q3 Sportback 2019+Q4 Sportback e-tron 2022+Q4 e-tron 2022+Q5 2008–2020Q5 Sportback 2020+Q5L 2018–2020Q6 e-tron quattro 2025+Q7 2006–2019Q8 2019+Q8 Sportback e-tron 2023+Q8 e-tron 2022+Quattro 1980+R8 2007+R8 GT 2010+R8 GT (US) 2023+R8 GT Spyder 2011+R8 Spyder V10 2010+R8 V10 2009+R8 V10 Performance RWD 2018+R8 V10 RWS 2017+R8 V10 RWS Spyder 2017+R8 V10 Spyder 2016+R8 V10 Spyder Plus 2017+R8 V10 performance RWD Spyder 2021+R8 V8 2012+RS 3 Sedan 2016–2020RS 3 Sportback 2010–2017RS Q3 2013+RS Q8 2020+RS e-tron GT 2021+RS4 2005–2008RS4 Avant 2000–2008RS4 Avant (B8) 2012–2015RS4 Avant (B9) 2017–2019RS4 Cabriolet 2006–2009RS5 2010–2017RS5 Cabriolet 2013–2015RS5 Coupe 2017–2019RS5 Sportback 2018–2019RS6 2002+RS6 Avant 2002–2019RS6 Avant performance 2023+RS6 Plus 2004+RS6 Sedan 2008–2010RS7 Sportback 2013–2019S1 2014–2018S1 Sportback 2014–2018S3 1999–2016S3 Cabriolet 2014–2016S3 Sedan 2013–2020S3 Sportback 2008–2020S4 1997–2019S4 Avant 1997–2019S4 Avant TDI 2020+S4 Cabriolet 2003–2008S4 Sedan 2012+S4 TDI 2019+S5 2007–2012S5 Avant 2025+S5 Cabriolet 2009–2016S5 Coupe 2012–2016S5 Sedan 2025+S5 Sportback 2011–2020S6 1999–2019S6 (C4) 1994–1997S6 Avant 1999–2019S6 Avant (C4) 1994–1997S6 Avant e-tron 2025+S6 Sedan 2019+S7 2012–2017S7 Sportback 2019+S8 1996–2003S8 (D4) 2012–2013S8 Plus 2015–2019SQ2 2018–2020SQ5 2013–2020SQ5 Sportback 2020+SQ7 2016–2019SQ8 2020+SQ8 e-tron 2023+TT Coupe 1998–2006TT RS Coupe 2009–2019TT RS Plus 2012–2016TT RS Plus Roadster 2013–2014TT RS Roadster 2009–2019TT Roadster 1999–2018TT quattro Sport 2005–2006TTS 2008–2018TTS Coupe 2018+TTS Coupe Competition Plus 2020+TTS Roadster 2008–2018TTS Roadster Competition Plus 2020+Typ R "Imperator" 1927–1929Typ R "Imperator" Phaeton 1928–1932V8 1988–1994e-tron 2019+e-tron GT 2025+e-tron GT quattro 2021+e-tron Sportback 2019+

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Audi VIN Decoder FAQ

Common questions about checking Audi vehicle identification numbers.

What is a Audi VIN decoder?+
A Audi VIN decoder reads the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number and returns the model, engine, body type, model year, production plant and factory options. Our Audi VIN checker is free and needs no registration.
How do I decode a Audi VIN for free?+
Enter the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of the page and submit. The free Audi VIN checker instantly runs a lookup and returns specifications, recall information and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN located on a Audi?+
On most Audi vehicles the VIN is visible at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
How many characters is a Audi VIN?+
A valid Audi VIN has exactly 17 characters and never contains the letters I, O or Q, to avoid confusion with the digits 1 and 0.
Where is Audi made, and how do I tell from the VIN?+
Audi is associated with Germany and is built at several plants. The country and plant are encoded in the VIN: Audi uses WMI prefixes such as WAU · WA1 · WUA · TRU, and position 11 identifies the assembly plant.
Is the Audi VIN decoder really free?+
Yes. Decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free with no account required. A paid full-history report is optional if you also need mileage and theft checks.
Can I check Audi recalls by VIN?+
Yes. The decoder cross-references Audi recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada and the EU Safety Gate so you can see whether a specific VIN is affected.
What is the difference between a free decode and a full history report?+
The free decode covers specifications, recalls, safety ratings and emissions. The full report adds mileage verification, stolen-vehicle checks, accident records and ownership history.

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