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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 A5 VIN Decoder?

  • Two generations of coupe, sportback, and cabriolet (2008-present): Audi launched the A5 in 2007 to fill the gap left when the B4-based Coupe ended in 1996. Built on the same MLB platform as the A4, the A5 comes in Coupe, Sportback, and Cabriolet body styles. A vin lookup free sorts out which body, engine, and drivetrain your A5 left the factory with.
  • 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 A5 VIN Report

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VIN# WAUDK78T18A020232

2008 AUDI A5

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2008 AUDI A5 - VIN Decoder

  • Odometer

    No problems

  • Safety Recalls

    2 record

  • Accidents

    2 problems

  • Last mileage

    173,637 km

  • Auction Sales

    1 sale found

  • Owners

    2+ owners found
  • Year

    Year 2008

  • Make

    Make Audi

  • Model

    Model A5

  • Fuel Type

    Fuel Type Gasoline

  • Engine

    Engine 3.2L Audi

  • 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 A5 – Buyer's Quick Guide

Generation Name Years Platform Body Key changes
B8/B8.5 Type 8T/8F 2008-2016 Volkswagen Group MLB Coupe, Sportback, Cabriolet First A5; Walter de Silva design; 4.2 V8 in S5; B8.5 facelift (2012) added revised LED headlights and new 2.0 TFSI
B9/B9.5 Type 8W6/F5 2017-2024 Volkswagen Group MLB Evo Coupe, Sportback, Cabriolet Lighter body; Virtual Cockpit standard; 7-speed S tronic; B9.5 (2020) added mild-hybrid 48V; replaced by new A5 sedan/Avant in 2025
  • Timing chain tensioner (B8 V6) (Severity: high)
    The 3.0T supercharged V6 may suffer chain tensioner wear, producing rattle at cold start.
  • Mechatronic unit (S tronic) (Severity: medium)
    7-speed S tronic gearbox can develop shift hesitation or shudder at low speed.
  • Water pump failure (2.0T) (Severity: high)
    Thermostat-integrated water pump leaks coolant, triggering overheat warnings.
  • Convertible top hydraulic leak (Severity: medium)
    Cabriolet models may develop slow hydraulic leaks in the top mechanism after 5+ years.
  • LED headlight module failure (Severity: low)
    Individual LED segments can fail; full headlight assembly replacement costs $1,500+.
Generation NHTSA IIHS
B8 (2008-2016) Not rated Good in moderate overlap; Top Safety Pick (2013-2016 with optional front crash prevention)
B9 (2017-2024) Not rated Top Safety Pick+ (2018-2022 Sportback)

Total recalls: 3

Date Records

20V737000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING: TAIL LIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.

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."
  • Body style
    Sportback holds value best. Cabriolet loses more but check top operation and hydraulic lines first.
  • Engine choice
    The 2.0T is cheaper to maintain than the 3.0T supercharged V6. Budget for timing chain on V6.
  • Transmission
    Test S tronic for low-speed hesitation. Dual-clutch fluid change every 40k miles is critical.
  • Recall check
    A5 shares many recalls with A4. Run the VIN through NHTSA to confirm all open recalls are resolved.
Annual Maintenance Repair Range Insurance Depreciation
$800-$1,050 $150-$4,000 per repair $2,400-$3,200/yr About 48-55% of MSRP

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Where to Find the VIN on Audi A5

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 A5 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 A5, 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: A5
5 K Body Style: Coupe
6 7 Cylinders: 6
Engine Displacement (L): 3.2
Engine HP: 265
Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline
7 8
8 T Safety/Restraint: -
9 1 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 A5 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 A5 decoder to lookup vehicle details.

Enter the VIN number into the Audi A5 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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