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Looking for the VIN?
Here is there you’ll find it:
An Audi vehicle identification number is a unique 17-character code assigned since 1981 that reveals your car's complete DNA. Our VIN decoder instantly translates your Audi VIN number into readable specs, recalls, and manufacturing data to protect your investment.
Getting your Audi's complete information takes just seconds with our free VIN decoder:
Your Audi's vehicle identification number appears in several standard locations for easy access:
| Indicator | What it Means |
|---|---|
| Accident History Rate | From internal analysis of ≈800,000 EpicVIN reports, 31% of Audi vehicles contain ≥1 accident/damage record. This compares to the general market estimate of ~40% of cars with damage notations. |
| Salvage/Rebuild Title | Based on major auction platform data (July 2025 snapshot), out of 5,977 active Audi lots, 1,666 sell with salvage title, and another 52 as non-repairable—nearly every third lot is seriously damaged. |
| Average Mileage | According to major marketplace listings, the average mileage for an Audi A4 is 75,672 miles at around 5-6 years old. For Audi vehicles over 10 years, typical mileage exceeds 110-120 thousand miles. |
| Insurance Cost | Per 2025 industry statistics, the average premium for Audi is ≈$175 per month, which is ~17% above the market average. |
| Failure | Statistics and Problem Details |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump Leak/Failure | February 2024, recall 24V-110 — ≈261,000 Audi A3 (2015-2020) with fuel leak and fire risk. Dealers replace the tank module for free. |
| Coolant Pump Fire Risk | April 2018, campaigns 18V-229/19N3 & 19N4 — ≈342,000 A4/A5/Q5/A6 (2012-2017) with 2.0 TFSI: seizure/short circuit can cause fire; upgraded pump installed. |
| Takata Airbags | February 2020, phase 20V-056 — ≈107,000 older Audi (1998-2001) with inflator rupture risk; replacement performed free. |
Tip: Before buying a used Audi, use EpicVIN's Audi VIN decoder—the report shows if the car falls under these mass campaigns, plus reveals expensive repairs, rolled-back mileage, or delayed recalls.
Each character in your vehicle's unique serial number tells a specific story that uncovers the car's production features and technical specs:
Here's how our Audi VIN decoder interprets a sample sequence ( WAUEA88DXTA287660 ):
| Symbols | Sample | What It Reveals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | Germany as the country of origin |
| 2 | A | Audi as a manufacturer |
| 3 | U | Passenger car vehicle type |
| 4-8 | EA88D | Sedan body style, engine type, restraint system, A4 model line, and trim level |
| 9 | X | Check digit for validation |
| 10 | T | 1996 model year |
| 11 | A | Ingolstadt, Germany assembly plant |
| 12-17 | 287660 | Individual vehicle serial number |
Year 2019
Make Audi
Model A5
Fuel Type Gasoline
Engine 2L In-Line
Made in GERMANY
Our Audi VIN decoder reveals comprehensive vehicle data in seconds:
Run the VIN in EpicVIN before you buy a used Audi. In 15 seconds, you'll pull the factory build sheet and uncover risks—2% of late-model Audis show odometer anomalies, while 5% still carry unresolved liens. Knowing that can save you thousands.Alex Black, CMO & auto expert, EpicVIN
Yes. EpicVIN lets you run a basic Audi VIN check at no cost—you'll instantly see build data such as model, engine code, Quattro/FWD layout, and assembly plant. You pay only if you choose to unlock the full vehicle history report with accidents, mileage readings, photos, and title events.
Yes. Our Audi VIN decoder collects real-time information from the NHTSA and the manufacturer. So, active campaigns (fuel-pump, coolant-pump, Takata, etc.) display immediately with status and repair descriptions.
Yes. We compare odometer readings from DMV, service records, and major trading platforms. Any mileage "drops" get flagged as suspicious.
Some information is encoded in the VIN itself; additionally, our free VIN decoder pulls information from dealer order banks to show option packages, paint/interior codes, and MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) for most cars from 2010+.
Dealerships and buyers trust it because EpicVIN blends NMVTIS title feeds, DMV lien records, insurance-loss files, auction imagery, real-time recall APIs, and verified service logs—refreshed daily. The free lookup delivers factory specs and instant red-flag alerts.
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