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  • On the driver’s side dashboard near the windshield
  • Inside the driver’s side door near the latch
  • On the owners insurance card or other docs
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Why Choose EpicVIN’s Audi 100 VIN Decoder?

  • Full specs in seconds: The Audi 100 was produced from 1968 to 1994 across four generations (C1 through C4) and sold as the Audi 5000 in North America from 1978-1988. Use the vin lookup free tool as a quick first step: add a 17-character vehicle identification number (standard since 1981) to pull manufacturer, body/cab style, trim/series/interior, engine/motor info, model year, and assembly plant/factory for Audi 100. The C3 generation set a benchmark with its 0.30 drag coefficient in 1982, and the C4 was later rebadged as the Audi A6 in 1994.
  • Accuracy > 99%: Check-digit validation and cross-checks with official NMVTIS and NHTSA sources; open manufacturer recalls available.
  • Equipment & safety: Factory options and key safety systems, including active/closed recalls.
  • One-click facts & risks: Salvage/flood, theft, odometer jumps, owner count, and commercial use. Need brand-wide decoding? Use the Audi Vin Decoder.

What You’ll Get in a Audi 100 VIN Report

Results for VIN Decoding for
VIN# TESTL0TF0RKAFKA12

2017 AUDI 100

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2017 AUDI 100 - VIN Decoder

  • Odometer

    No problems

  • Safety Recalls

    No records

  • Accidents

    1 problem

  • Last mileage

    41,534 km

  • Auction Sales

    1 sale found

  • Owners

    2+ owners found
  • Year

    Year 2017

  • Make

    Make Audi

  • Model

    Model 100

  • Fuel Type

    Fuel Type

  • Engine

    Engine

  • Made in

    Made in

  • Make/model/series
  • Body/cab type
  • Type of engine and (when available) transmission
  • Year
  • Assembly factory (11th position)
  • Basic options/safety systems (if encoded)
  • Recalls
  • Odometer detailed information: Shows the last known mileage data
  • Accidents
  • Number of owners
  • Sales statistics: Shows vital historical listings of the vehicle’s sales from auctions and dealers
  • Photos: In a free online report, you can see the latest up-to-date photo; in a full report, you can find a large number of photos of each vehicle

Always identify open recalls by VIN; dealer recall repairs are performed at no cost. It’s useful to compare safety ratings for a specific vehicle.

Audi 100 – Buyer's Quick Guide

Generation Name Years Platform Body Key changes
Gen 1 C1 (F104) 1968-1976 C1 (F104) 2-door Sedan, 4-door Sedan, Coupe S First Audi 100; name denoted 100 PS output; front-wheel drive; 827,474 units built
Gen 2 C2 (Typ 43) 1976-1982 C2 (Typ 43) Sedan, Avant (Wagon) Introduction of the Avant wagon body; sold as Audi 5000 in North America starting 1978; diesel engine option added
Gen 3 C3 (Typ 44) 1982-1991 C3 (Typ 44) Sedan, Avant (Wagon) Record 0.30 Cd drag coefficient; optional quattro AWD; turbocharged engines; sold as Audi 5000 in US until 1988
Gen 4 C4 (Typ 4A) 1991-1994 C4 (Typ 4A) Sedan, Avant (Wagon) Final generation; rebadged as Audi A6 in 1994; V6 2.8L engine; basis for the first Audi S4
  • Control arm bushing deterioration (Severity: medium)
    Front suspension bushings wear prematurely on C3 and C4 models, causing clunking and vague steering. Replacement: $400-$800 per side.
  • Oil leaks from valve cover and oil pan gaskets (Severity: medium)
    Especially common on 5-cylinder and V6 engines in C3/C4 models. Gasket replacement: $300-$600.
  • Electrical system faults (Severity: medium)
    Aging wiring harnesses on C1-C3 models cause intermittent failures in gauges, lights, and power windows. Diagnosis and repair: $200-$1,000+.
  • Cooling system failures (Severity: high)
    Radiator and water pump failures common on C2 and C3 models, especially with the inline-5. Radiator replacement: $350-$700.
  • Automatic transmission issues (Severity: high)
    3-speed automatic in C1/C2 models prone to rough shifting and failure. Rebuild: $1,500-$3,000.
Generation NHTSA IIHS
1968-1994 (all generations) Not rated Not rated (pre-dates modern testing programs)

Total recalls: 3

Date Records

00V084000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE DELIVERED BY THE SUPPLIER FOR USE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

96V017000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: SWITCH
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.

97V172000
AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
  • Rust inspection
    Check wheel arches, rocker panels, and floor pans carefully. C1 and C2 models are especially rust-prone. Any Audi 100 over 30 years old needs a thorough underbody inspection.
  • Quattro system
    C3 and C4 quattro models command a premium. Verify the center differential locks properly and check for CV joint wear. Replacing a CV joint runs $400-$700.
  • Parts availability
    OEM parts are increasingly scarce for C1 and C2 models. The C4 shares many components with the early Audi A6, so parts are easier to find. Budget extra for sourcing C1/C2 parts.
  • Engine choice
    The 2.3L inline-5 (C3) is robust but thirsty. The 2.8L V6 (C4) offers better refinement. Avoid automatic transmissions in C1/C2 models; manuals are more reliable.
  • VIN decoding
    Pre-1981 Audi 100 models use shorter VINs that may not decode with standard 17-digit tools. C3 (1982+) and C4 models use the standard 17-character format.
Annual Maintenance Repair Range Insurance Depreciation
$600-$1,200 $400-$2,500 $800-$1,400/yr Classic/collector status - values stable or appreciating for clean examples

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Where to Find the VIN on Audi 100

How to Find a VIN?
  • On the dashboard under the windshield on the driver’s side.
  • On the sticker in the driver’s door jamb/pillar.
  • In documents: Title, registration, insurance.

Audi 100 VIN Structure

  • 1-3 WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier): manufacturer/country (e.g., 1FT = Make, USA)
  • 4-8 VDS (Vehicle Description Section): model/body/systems/motor
  • 9 Check digit: error-protection control digit
  • 10 Year: specific code
  • 11 Plant: assembly factory
  • 12–17 Serial: production sequence number

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Vehicle History Risk Factors

  • Salvage/Flood/Rebuilt: NMVTIS title brand status indicating severe damage, flood exposure, or rebuilt after total loss.
  • Theft: Reliable analysis of theft records and total-loss events.
  • Odometer: Suspicious mileage “jumps” or inconsistencies across service, auction, and DMV records, which inform buyers of potential issues.
  • Owners/Use: Ownership review, taxi/ride-share/commercial use, liens/leases, and possible usage restrictions.

These items appear in a full VIN report the decoder itself shows factory specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Audi 100 VIN code is what is used to decode vehicle details and is printed on the inside frame or jamb of the driver-side front door or on the dashboard on the driver’s side.

Digit 1 is where the car was assembled, digit 2 indicates the manufacturer, digit 3 is the vehicle type, digits 4-8 describe the model, body style, engine type, and transmission, digit 9 verifies the VIN is valid, digits 10-11 indicate the model year and factory of assembly, and digits 12-17 are the factory’s production sequence number. Enter the VIN number into the Audi 100 decoder to lookup vehicle details.

Enter the VIN number into the Audi 100 decoder to lookup a report on the vehicle’s options such as the transmission, trim color, emissions specifications, and anything that was changed in the production process. Check Audi specs with VIN.

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