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Why Choose EpicVIN’s Audi A4 VIN Decoder?

  • Five generations of best-selling luxury sedan (1996-present): The A4 replaced the Audi 80 and has been built across the B5, B6, B7, B8, and B9 platforms, making it one of the longest-running compact executive nameplates in the world. With over 7.5 million units sold globally, VIN accuracy matters. A vin lookup free reveals the exact platform, engine, and factory equipment for any A4 built since 1996.
  • 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 A4 VIN Report

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VIN# WAUDF78E08A122952

2008 AUDI A4

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2008 AUDI A4 - VIN Decoder

  • Odometer

    No problems

  • Safety Recalls

    5 record

  • Accidents

    1 problem

  • Last mileage

    275,849 km

  • Auction Sales

    1 sale found

  • Owners

    2+ owners found
  • Year

    Year 2008

  • Make

    Make Audi

  • Model

    Model A4

  • Fuel Type

    Fuel Type Gasoline

  • Engine

    Engine 2L

  • 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 A4 – Buyer's Quick Guide

Generation Name Years Platform Body Key changes
B5 Type 8D 1996-2001 Volkswagen Group B5 (PL45) Sedan, Avant (wagon) Replaced the Audi 80; introduced 1.8T engine; first A4 quattro with Torsen center diff
B6 Type 8E 2002-2005 Volkswagen Group B6 (PL46) Sedan, Avant, Cabriolet Wider body; multitronic CVT option for FWD; new 3.0 V6; first A4 Cabriolet
B7 Type 8E/8H facelift 2005-2008 Volkswagen Group B7 (PL46 revised) Sedan, Avant, Cabriolet Updated exterior with single-frame grille; new 2.0 TFSI engine; improved NVH
B8/B8.5 Type 8K 2009-2016 Volkswagen Group MLB Sedan, Avant, Allroad All-new MLB platform; lighter body; 8-speed tiptronic; Audi Drive Select; B8.5 facelift in 2013
B9/B9.5 Type 8W 2017-2025 Volkswagen Group MLB Evo Sedan, Avant, Allroad Virtual Cockpit; 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster; mild-hybrid 48V (B9.5 facelift 2020); IIHS Top Safety Pick+
  • Oil leak from cam tensioner gasket (Severity: high)
    Camshaft chain tensioner and valve cover gaskets leak oil on 2.0T engines, especially B8 models.
  • Excessive oil consumption (B8) (Severity: high)
    2009-2012 2.0T engines may burn 1 qt every 1,000 miles due to faulty piston rings.
  • Carbon buildup on TFSI valves (Severity: medium)
    Direct injection causes carbon deposits on intake valves, leading to misfires and power loss.
  • Timing chain tensioner failure (Severity: high)
    B5 and early B6 1.8T engines suffer chain tensioner issues; engine may jump timing at startup.
  • Control arm bushing wear (Severity: medium)
    Front multilink suspension bushings wear out around 60-80k miles causing clunks and alignment drift.
  • Mechatronic unit (multitronic CVT) (Severity: high)
    FWD B6/B7 models with CVT develop judder and hesitation; repair costs exceed $3,000.
Generation NHTSA IIHS
B8 (2009-2016) ★★★★★ Top Safety Pick (2009-2012)
B9 (2017-2024) ★★★★★ Top Safety Pick+ (2017-2022)

Total recalls: 3

Date Records

21V295000
SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

21V606000
SEAT BELTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

21V825000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
  • Oil consumption
    On 2009-2012 B8 2.0T, ask for oil consumption records. Audi extended warranty for faulty piston rings.
  • Timing chain
    On B5/B6 1.8T, confirm the timing chain tensioner was updated to the revised part.
  • Suspension
    Budget $600-$1,200 for front control arms every 60-80k miles; it is a known wear item.
  • Transmission
    Avoid multitronic CVT on B6/B7 FWD models if possible. Quattro with tiptronic is more durable.
  • Service history
    Look for dealer stamps or records showing oil changes at 5,000-7,500 mile intervals.
Annual Maintenance Repair Range Insurance Depreciation
$739-$965 $105-$4,284 per repair $2,200-$3,000/yr About 45-55% of MSRP

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Where to Find the VIN on Audi A4

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 A4 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 A4, 17-character layout

Pos Character(s) Meaning
1 W Manufacturing country: GERMANY
2 A Manufacturer: Audi
3 U Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
4 D Model: A4
5 F Body Style: Sedan/Saloon
6 7 Cylinders: 4
Engine Displacement (L): 2
Engine HP: 200
Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline
7 8 Trim: quattro
8 E Safety/Restraint: -
9 0 Check digit (ISO 3779)
10 8 Model year: 2008
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 A4 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 A4 decoder to lookup vehicle details.

Enter the VIN number into the Audi A4 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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