Audi VIN Decoder | Check Any Used Audi
Decode any Audi VIN for free. Identify the model, engine, assembly country, and access the full vehicle history before buying.
What is a Audi VIN?
Decode any Audi VIN for free. Identify the model, engine, assembly country, and access the full vehicle history before buying.
Audi vehicles are manufactured in Allemagne. Each 17-character VIN uniquely identifies your Audi and allows you to trace its complete history.
Audi VIN Example
WAUZZZ8V9JA123456
WAU
= Audi
Audi WMI Codes: Identify Origin
The first 3 characters of the VIN (WMI) identify the manufacturer and vehicle type. Here are the most common Audi WMI codes.
| WMI Code | Description |
|---|---|
WAU | Audi AG (Germany) |
WUA | Audi Sport GmbH (RS, R8) |
TRU | Audi Hungary (TT, A3) |
93U | Audi Brazil |
Where to Find the VIN on a Audi?
Windshield
Driver side, bottom, visible from outside.
Door frame
B-pillar driver side, manufacturer label.
Trunk floor
Under the trunk carpet, engraved in the metal.
Registration card
Field E of the registration certificate.
Most Checked Audi Models
Decode the VIN of any Audi model. The decoder identifies the exact model, engine, and specifications.
Audi A1
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Audi A3
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Audi A4
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Audi A6
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Audi Q3
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Audi Q5
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Known Issues with Used Audi Vehicles
Before buying a used Audi, check for these common issues. The Automano report indicates if your vehicle is affected.
Oil consumption (TFSI engine)
Affected models: A3/A4/A5 2.0 TFSI 2008-2013
DSG gearbox (mechatronics)
Affected models: A3/TT/Q3 with DSG 7
Timing chain (flywheel side)
Affected models: A4/A5/Q5 2.0 TDI 2008-2012
MMI electronics
Affected models: A4/A6/A8 post-2010
FAQ: Audi VIN
What is a VIN number used for?
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character identifier assigned to each vehicle. We use it to decode the manufacturer, model, year, country of origin, and to query the official recall registry for that market. Title, accident, and ownership history are NOT in the VIN — those require a country-specific official extract (HistoVec in France, DVLA MOT in the UK, NMVTIS in the US, etc.).
Why is the VIN 17 characters long?
The ISO 3779 standard (1977) set the VIN at 17 characters to allow unique identification of every vehicle worldwide. The first 3 identify the manufacturer (WMI), the next 6 describe the vehicle (VDS), and the last 8 make up the serial number (VIS). The letters I, O, and Q are excluded to avoid confusion with the digits 1, 0, and 9.
Can you check a car's history for free?
Basic VIN decoding (manufacturer, country, year) is free on Automano. For the full history (accidents, mileage, owners), use the official extracts (HistoVec for French vehicles, MOT history for UK cars, the national registry elsewhere); the €7.90 Automano report adds confirmed identification, official recalls and a price estimate.
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