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Year 1988
Make Audi
Model 5000
Fuel Type
Engine
Made in GERMANY
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| Generation | Name | Years | Platform | Body | Key changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 1 | C2 (Type 43) | 1978-1982 | Volkswagen Group C2 | 4-door sedan | First U.S.-market Audi 5000; based on Audi 100; available with 2.1L-2.2L inline-5 engines; manual and automatic transmissions |
| Gen 2 | C3 (Type 44) | 1983-1988 | Volkswagen Group C3 | 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon (Avant) | Aerodynamic restyle (0.30 drag coefficient); 2.1L-2.3L inline-5 engines; quattro AWD introduced; renamed Audi 100/200 globally in 1989 |
| Generation | NHTSA | IIHS |
|---|---|---|
| C2 (1978-1982) | Not rated | Not rated |
| C3 (1983-1988) | Not rated | Not rated |
Total recalls: 3
| Date | Records |
|---|---|
|
87V157000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY
REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE. |
|
87V158000 |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: DISC: CALIPER
CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT. |
|
89V006000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Annual Maintenance | Repair Range | Insurance | Depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| $600-$900 (classic car; parts may be scarce) | $800-$2,000/year | $800-$1,200/year (classic/collector rates) | Minimal (classic appreciation potential) |
Our free VIN decoder provides instant access to your car's information in three simple steps:
| Pos | Character(s) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | Manufacturing country: GERMANY |
| 2 | A | Manufacturer: Audi |
| 3 | U | Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR |
| 4 | F | Model: 5000 |
| 5 | 8 | Body Style: Sedan/Saloon |
| 6 | 0 | |
| 7 | 4 | |
| 8 | 4 | Safety/Restraint: - |
| 9 | 8 | Check digit (ISO 3779) |
| 10 | J | Model year: 1988 |
| 11 | N | Plant Information: NECKARSULM GERMANY |
| 12–17 | 000001–999999 | Sequential production number (varies) |
These items appear in a full VIN report the decoder itself shows factory specifications.
The Audi 5000 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 5000 decoder to lookup vehicle details.
Enter the VIN number into the Audi 5000 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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