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How do I decode an Audi VIN number?

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How do I decode an Audi VIN number?

Audi VIN Number Structure

  1. 1-3rd character – Manufacturer Identifier.
  2. 4th character – Make/Series.
  3. 5th character – Engine Type.
  4. 6th character – Restraint System.
  5. 7-8th character – Model.
  6. 9th character – Check Digit.
  7. 10th character – Model Year.
  8. 11th character – Assembly Plant.

How do I find my Audi engine model?

The engine code is found on the drivers side front on the engine block. You may also find the engine code on a sticker attached to the cylinder head.

How do I find out what year my Audi is?

Count out to the 10th character in the VIN and note its value. The 10th character identifies the model year by providing a letter, or number.

How do you read a VIN number with MB?

Here’s a closer look at the figures that make up your Mercedes-Benz VIN:

  1. 1st-3rd Character: World Manufacturer Identification.
  2. 4th–8th Characters: Vehicle Descriptor Section.
  3. 9th Character: Security Number.
  4. 10th Character: Model Year.
  5. 11th Character: Production Plant / Assembly Location.

What does the numbers mean on Audi?

The smaller the number, the less power it has, meaning higher numbers have more power. For each number, there is a range of outputs, so if it’s a ’30 TFSI’ that means it can have between 108bhp and 129bhp, for example. There is then the fuel designation.

How do I know what extras my Audi has?

If you get the “MyAudi” app and pop your vin in it will tell you all the categorised standard equipment and optional equipment separately and much more clearer.

What is your engine code?

You can find the VIN in the lower corner of your windshield on the driver’s side. In the series of numbers and letters, the tenth from the left denotes the model year and the eighth is the engine code.

What model engine is in my car?

“You can identify your car’s engine type by the VIN found in the owner’s manual or under the hood. The eighth digit contains the information on the engine.”

Does VIN number tell manufacture date?

The VIN is an alphanumeric code and you cannot tell the manufacturing month and year simply by looking at it.

What do the letters mean in Audi models?

Audi models that begin with the letter A are sedans or hatchbacks. The larger the following number is, the larger the car is. This means that the A3 is Audi’s smallest sedan, and the A8 is their largest. Most Audi sedans and hatchbacks have a similar model beginning with the letter S.