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Why Choose EpicVIN’s Audi S4 VIN Decoder?

  • Compact Executive Sedan Powerhouse: The S4 (1991-present) bridges the gap between mainstream A4 and extreme RS4, offering practical sedan/wagon bodies with performance upgrades. Eight generations span 33 years: C4 (1991-1994) started with 2.2L turbo I5, while modern B9 (2018+) pairs a 3.0L turbocharged V6 with eight-speed transmission. All generations feature Quattro AWD standard. North America has received every generation except limited early variants. Use vin lookup free to identify your S4's exact generation and engine specification.
  • 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 S4 VIN Report

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VIN# WAUPL68E75A064446

2005 AUDI S4

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2005 AUDI S4 - VIN Decoder

  • Odometer

    No problems

  • Safety Recalls

    2 record

  • Accidents

    1 problem

  • Last mileage

    247,391 km

  • Auction Sales

    1 sale found

  • Owners

    2+ owners found
  • Year

    Year 2005

  • Make

    Make Audi

  • Model

    Model S4

  • Fuel Type

    Fuel Type Gasoline

  • Engine

    Engine 4.2L

  • 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 S4 – Buyer's Quick Guide

Generation Name Years Platform Body Key changes
C4 Typ 4A, Ur-S4 1991-1994 Volkswagen Group C4 (100 platform) 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon/Avant 2.2L turbocharged inline-5, 230 PS (227 bhp), first-ever S4, manual/automatic, rare in North America
B5 Typ 8D 1997-2002 Volkswagen Group B5 (A4 platform) 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon/Avant 2.7L twin-turbocharged V6, 250 PS, six-speed manual, iconic '90s sedan, good performance value
B6 Typ 8E 2003-2005 Volkswagen Group B6 (A4 platform) 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon/Avant 4.2L V8 engine, 340 PS, first V8 S4, dual-clutch gearbox introduced, luxury performance leap
B7 Typ 8E 2005-2008 Volkswagen Group B7 (A4 platform) 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon/Avant, cabriolet 4.2L V8, 350 PS, upgraded suspension, refined interior, last V8-powered S4 before supercharger era
B8 Typ 8K 2009-2016 Volkswagen Group B8 (A4 platform) 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon/Avant 3.0L supercharged V6, 333 PS, return to six cylinders, excellent performance efficiency, manual/DCT
B9 Typ 8W 2018-present Volkswagen Group B9 (MLB Evo) 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon/Avant 3.0L turbocharged V6, eight-speed automatic, quattro AWD standard; updated infotainment and driver-assist features
  • Carbon Buildup on Intake Valves (Severity: medium)
    TFSI turbocharged engines (B9) accumulate deposits after 50,000-70,000 miles; service every 60k miles
  • V8 Timing Chain Stretch (B6/B7) (Severity: medium)
    4.2L engines may develop chain rattle; listen on cold start; repair $1,500-$2,500 if needed
  • Supercharger Bearing Wear (B8) (Severity: medium)
    Whining sound from supercharger indicates worn bearings; replacement is $2,000-$3,500
  • Dual-Clutch Transmission Shudder (B8/B9) (Severity: low)
    DCT or eight-speed may hesitate during takeoff; software update usually resolves
  • Coolant Leak (B5/B6 turbo units) (Severity: medium)
    Plastic coolant elbows can crack; replacement $300-$600 including labor
Generation NHTSA IIHS
C4 (1991-1994) Not rated Not rated
B5 (1997-2002) ★★★☆☆
(frontal)		 Not rated
B6/B7 (2003-2008) ★★★★☆
(varies by category)		 Good (some versions)
B8 (2009-2016) ★★★★☆ Good (frontal/side crash)
B9 (2018-present) Not rated Not rated

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: REAR/OTHER: RETRACTOR
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."

21V874000
AIR BAGS: SENSOR: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
  • Generation-Specific Inspection
    B5 (V6 turbo) and B6/B7 (V8) have different repair profiles; V8 is more expensive but more powerful
  • Transmission Type Verification
    B8 and B9 come with manual or dual-clutch DCT/eight-speed; manual preferred for long-term reliability
  • Service History (Crucial)
    Request all service records; turbocharged/supercharged engines demand regular oil changes and fluid service
  • Engine Diagnostics
    Pre-purchase inspection must include carbon cleaning assessment, coolant system check, and boost test
  • Mileage Reality Check
    B5/B6 under 100k miles is sweet spot; B8+ at 80k-120k miles offers best value-to-reliability ratio
  • Warranty Implications
    B9 models may retain balance of 4-year/50k-mile manufacturer warranty; always verify and negotiate transfer
Annual Maintenance Repair Range Insurance Depreciation
$1,000-$1,600 (oil changes, air filters, spark plugs; V8 engines cost more) $1,500-$6,000 (timing chain B6/B7 $1,500-$2,500; supercharger B8 $2,000-$3,500; turbo B9 $1,500-$3,000) $1,400-$1,900/year (sedan premium; B9 may be slightly lower due to safety ratings) B5 (2000): ~65%; B6/B7 (2005): ~60%; B8 (2010): ~50%; B9 (2018): ~40-45%

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Where to Find the VIN on Audi S4

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 S4 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 S4, 17-character layout

Pos Character(s) Meaning
1 W Manufacturing country: GERMANY
2 A Manufacturer: Audi
3 U Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
4 P Model: S4
5 L Body Style: Sedan/Saloon
6 6 Cylinders: 8
Engine Displacement (L): 4.2
Engine HP: 344
Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline
7 8
8 E Safety/Restraint: -
9 7 Check digit (ISO 3779)
10 5 Model year: 2005
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 S4 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 S4 decoder to lookup vehicle details.

Enter the VIN number into the Audi S4 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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