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Audi VIN Decoder

Audi is the premium brand of the Volkswagen Group, built mainly at Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm. Its lineup runs from compact sedans to large SUVs and the R8.

Built before 1981?

Can I decode a Audi VIN from before 1981?

Not yet. A Audi built before 1981 used a shorter, manufacturer-specific number rather than the 17-character standard, and our classic decoder does not cover Audi so far. Every VIN searched there is recorded, and the makes people look up most are the ones we add next.

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Classic Audi VINs Not yet Every VIN searched is recorded, and the makes people look up most are added next.
Reading a Audi VIN

What do the first three characters of a Audi VIN mean?

German VINs begin with W. Audi passenger cars generally use WAU, while its SUVs have used WA1, so the third character alone often tells a car from a Q-series SUV.

What each of the 17 positions means

The 17 positionsWAU …
  • 1–3Manufacturer
  • 4–8Vehicle details
  • 9Check digit
  • 10Model year
  • 11Plant
  • 12–17Serial number
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