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Audi VIN decoder
A Audi VIN has 17 characters, and Audi VINs commonly start with WAU, WA1 and TRU, which identify the manufacturer and where the car was built. Position 10 of a Audi VIN encodes the model year, and RevalVIN uses it. RevalVIN decodes Audi VINs from €0.10 per result and adds stolen, mileage, valuation and ownership-cost checks.
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Audi VIN prefixes
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
| VIN starts with | Meaning |
|---|---|
WAU | Audi cars (Germany) |
WA1 | Audi SUVs (Germany) |
TRU | Audi (Hungary) |
Common prefixes, not an exhaustive list.
Does a Audi VIN show the model year?
Position 10 of a Audi VIN encodes the model year, and RevalVIN uses it.
RevalVIN never guesses the model year from a registration date. If a recorded first-registration date is earlier than the manufacture year, it shows the manufacture year instead. The model year code table explains each character.
Where to find the VIN on a Audi
- At the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, readable from outside the car
- On a label in the driver's door frame
- On the registration document, such as the V5C in the UK or the Zulassungsbescheinigung in Germany
- In the service book and on insurance documents
Compare the VIN in at least two places before buying.
What you can check for a Audi
| Check | Coverage | Wallet price |
|---|---|---|
| VIN decode | Any Audi VIN | €0.10 |
| Stolen vehicle check | 5 national police databases | €0.20 |
| Mileage history | Where odometer records exist | €0.20 |
| Vehicle photos | Where photos were published | €0.20 |
| Market valuation | 24 markets | €0.30 |
| Time to sell | 13 markets, where enough listings exist | €0.30 |
| Cost of ownership | 4 countries | €0.30 |
| Market listings | Current market listings | €0.10 |
| Safety recalls | Vehicles sold in the United States | €0.10 |
Commonly checked Audi models: A3, A4, A6 and Q5. Get them all at once in the Complete report.
Individual vehicle records, not a comprehensive accident, title or ownership report. Missing records do not prove a clean history.
Frequently asked questions
What do Audi VINs start with?
Common Audi VIN prefixes include WAU (Audi cars (Germany)), WA1 (Audi SUVs (Germany)), TRU (Audi (Hungary)). This is not an exhaustive list.
Does a Audi VIN show the model year?
Position 10 of a Audi VIN encodes the model year, and RevalVIN uses it.
How much does a Audi VIN check cost?
A VIN decode costs €0.10 per successful result from a RevalVIN wallet. The Complete report, with history, value and ownership-cost sections, costs up to €0.99 from a wallet or €3.99 by card.
Where is the VIN on a Audi?
Usually at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on a label in the driver's door frame, and on the registration document.
Check a Audi before you buy
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