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Why Choose EpicVIN’s Audi 80 VIN Decoder?

  • Decode every generation from 1972 to 1996: The Audi 80 spanned four generations (B1, B2, B3, B4) and was sold in North America as the Audi Fox and later the Audi 4000. It shared its platform with the Volkswagen Passat and laid the foundation for the A4 that replaced it. A vin lookup free reveals factory specs, engine codes, and trim details across all thirty years of production.
  • 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 80 VIN Report

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VIN# WAUEA58A5LA167639

1990 AUDI 80

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1990 AUDI 80 - VIN Decoder

  • Odometer

    No problems

  • Safety Recalls

    3 record

  • Accidents

    1 problem

  • Last mileage

    189,472 km

  • Auction Sales

    1 sale found

  • Owners

    2+ owners found
  • Year

    Year 1990

  • Make

    Make Audi

  • Model

    Model 80

  • Fuel Type

    Fuel Type Gasoline

  • Engine

    Engine

  • Made in

    Made in GERMANY

  • 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 80 – Buyer's Quick Guide

Generation Name Years Platform Body Key changes
B1 Type 80 / Audi Fox 1972-1978 Volkswagen Group B1 Sedan, Coupe First Audi 80; sold as Audi Fox in the US; front-wheel drive with inline-four engines
B2 Type 81/85 / Audi 4000 1978-1986 Volkswagen Group B2 Sedan, Coupe Giorgetto Giugiaro design; available quattro AWD on Coupe GT; sold as Audi 4000 in North America
B3 Type 89/8A 1986-1991 Volkswagen Group B3 Sedan, Coupe Aerodynamic rounded body; fully galvanized panels; optional quattro on sedan; no Passat sibling
B4 Type 8C 1991-1996 Volkswagen Group B4 Sedan, Avant (wagon) First Audi 80 Avant; 2.8 V6 engine option; replaced by the Audi A4 in 1995
  • Worn control-arm bushings (Severity: medium)
    Front lower control-arm bushings crack with age, causing vague steering and clunking over bumps.
  • Oil leaks on V6 models (Severity: medium)
    Valve cover and cam seal leaks are common on the 2.6 and 2.8 V6 engines after high mileage.
  • Engine mount deterioration (Severity: low)
    Rubber engine mounts sag or tear after 15+ years, leading to excessive vibration at idle.
  • Auto transmission wear (Severity: high)
    The four-speed automatic can develop harsh shifts or slip if fluid has not been changed on schedule.
  • Climate control display failure (Severity: low)
    LCD readouts on the climate panel fade or go blank, a common issue on B3 and B4 dashboards.
Generation NHTSA IIHS
B3 (1986-1991) Not rated Not rated
B4 (1991-1996) Not rated Not rated

Total recalls: 3

Date Records

90V070000
STEERING: COLUMN LOCKING: ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED STEERING LOCK BOLTS COULD BREAK IF DRIVER APPLIES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO A LOCKED STEERING WHEEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISENGAGE THE STEERING LOCK.

93V006000
POWER TRAIN: AXLE ASSEMBLY
THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL.

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
    Check wheel arches, door bottoms, and trunk floor. B1/B2 models rust fastest; B3/B4 have galvanized bodies.
  • Transmission
    Test the automatic in all gears. Rebuilds cost $2,000+. Manual gearboxes are far more reliable.
  • Parts supply
    Mechanical parts are still available through VW/Audi aftermarket. Interior trim is harder to find.
  • Quattro models
    Quattro versions hold value but inspect center and rear differentials for leaks and worn mounts.
Annual Maintenance Repair Range Insurance Depreciation
$500-$900 (independent shop) $200-$2,500 per repair $800-$1,200/yr (classic car policy recommended) Minimal - values are stable or rising for clean B3/B4 examples

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Where to Find the VIN on Audi 80

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 80 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

VIN decoding chart — Audi 80, 17-character layout

Pos Character(s) Meaning
1 W Manufacturing country: GERMANY
2 A Manufacturer: Audi
3 U Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
4 E Model: 80
5 A Body Style: Sedan/Saloon
6 5 Cylinders: 4
Engine HP: 108
Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline
7 8 Trim: Custom
8 A Safety/Restraint: -
9 5 Check digit (ISO 3779)
10 L Model year: 1990
11 A Plant Information: INGOLSTADT GERMANY
12–17 000001–999999 Sequential production number (varies)

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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 80 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 80 decoder to lookup vehicle details.

Enter the VIN number into the Audi 80 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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