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Free Audi A8 (D3) VIN Decoder

Decode your Audi A8 (D3) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 11 variants (2003–2005). No registration.

2003–2005 11 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
Audi A8 (D3)
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Audi A8 (D3) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each A8 (D3) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
6.0L W12 quattro 6AT (450 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 6.0 L 444 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
4.2L V8 quattro 6AT (350 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 4.2 L 345 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
4.2L V8 quattro 6AT (335 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 4.2 L 330 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
4.2L TDI quattro 6AT (326 HP) 2003–2005 Diesel 4.1 L 322 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.7L V8 quattro 6AT (280 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 3.7 L 276 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
4.0L TDI quattro 6AT (275 HP) 2003–2005 Diesel 3.9 L 271 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.2L FSI CVT (260 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 3.1 L 256 bhp CVT FWD —
3.2L FSI quattro 6AT (260 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 3.1 L 256 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.0L TDI quattro 6AT (233 HP) 2003–2005 Diesel 3.0 L 229 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.0L V6 CVT (220 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 3.0 L 217 bhp CVT FWD —
3.0L V6 quattro 6AT (220 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 3.0 L 217 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

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The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Audi A8 (D3) VIN FAQ

What does a Audi A8 (D3) VIN tell you?+
A Audi A8 (D3) VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Audi A8 (D3)?+
Look 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).
What years was the Audi A8 (D3) made?+
Our database covers the Audi A8 (D3) for model years 2003–2005, across 11 variants.
Is the Audi A8 (D3) VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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