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Why Choose EpicVIN’s Audi S8 VIN Decoder?

  • Four Generations of Flagship Performance: The S8 (1996-present) is the most powerful sedan in Audi's lineup, built by Audi Sport GmbH at the Neckarsulm plant. It spans four generations - the D2 with a 4.2L V8 (369 PS (364 hp), famous from the 1998 film Ronin), the D3 with a Lamborghini-derived 5.2L V10 producing 450 hp, the D4 with a 520-hp twin-turbo V8 (plus a 605-hp S8 Plus variant), and the current D5 with 563 hp and 48V mild-hybrid technology. With 42 NHTSA recalls on record, verifying your specific VIN is critical. Use a vin lookup free to verify your S8's generation, engine output, wheelbase, and open recall status.
  • 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 S8 VIN Report

Results for VIN Decoding for
VIN# WAUPN94E08N006421

2008 AUDI S8

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2008 AUDI S8 - VIN Decoder

  • Odometer

    No problems

  • Safety Recalls

    1 records

  • Accidents

    No problems

  • Last mileage

    84,724 km

  • Sales

    1 sale found

  • Owners

    1+ owners found

  • Year

    Year 2008

  • Make

    Make AUDI

  • Model

    Model S8

  • Fuel Type

    Fuel Type Gasoline

  • Engine

    Engine 5.2L 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 S8 – Buyer's Quick Guide

Generation Name Years Platform Body Key changes
D2 Typ 4D 1996-2003 Volkswagen Group D2 4-door sedan First S8; 4.2L V8 with 340 hp (upgraded to 369 PS (364 hp) in 1999 facelift); Tiptronic auto only; featured in film Ronin (1998); aluminum Audi Space Frame construction; top speed limited to 155 mph
D3 Typ 4E 2007-2010 Volkswagen Group D3 4-door sedan Lamborghini-derived 5.2L V10 FSI producing 450 hp; 6-speed ZF Tiptronic; adaptive air suspension; 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds
D4 Typ 4H 2013-2018 Volkswagen Group MLB 4-door sedan 4.0L twin-turbo V8 TFSI (520 hp); S8 Plus variant with 605 hp and 190-mph top speed (2016); 8-speed Tiptronic; 0-60 in 3.6 seconds; cylinder-on-demand tech; S8 Plus built by quattro GmbH with WUA VIN prefix
D5 Typ 4N 2020-present Volkswagen Group MLB Evo 4-door sedan (long-wheelbase only in North America) 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with 48V mild-hybrid (563 hp, 590 lb-ft); predictive active suspension scans road ahead; long-wheelbase only in North America; flagship of A8 range after W12 was discontinued
  • Turbocharger Oil Strainer Blockage (Severity: high)
    D4 4.0T V8 strainer clogs, starving bearings; NHTSA recall for 2013-2017 models
  • Fuel Supply Line Porosity (D4) (Severity: high)
    High-pressure fuel pump line becomes porous; two separate recalls for 2013-2016 models
  • Air Suspension Compressor Wear (Severity: medium)
    Adaptive air suspension compressor fails after 80k-100k miles; replacement $1,500-$2,500
  • Engine Compartment Seal (D4) (Severity: medium)
    Hood seal detaches and contacts hot engine parts; recall for 2013-2018 models
  • Electrical System Complexity (Severity: low)
    Flagship electronics (MMI, comfort modules, night vision) can develop glitches requiring dealer software updates
  • Sunroof Glass Detachment (D4) (Severity: high)
    2013-2014 models recalled for sunroof glass that may detach; verify recall completion before purchase
Generation NHTSA IIHS
D2 (1996-2003) ★★★★☆ Not rated
D3 (2007-2010) Not rated Not rated
D4 (2013-2018) Not rated Good in all tested categories
D5 (2020-present) Not rated Good in all tested categories

Total recalls: 3

Date Recall

21V111000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.

22V806000
EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: INFOTAINMENT: VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

23V084000
AIR BAGS: FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles. During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
  • Budget reality
    A used S8 depreciates heavily but repairs stay at flagship prices. Budget $3,000-$5,000/year for maintenance on D3 and D4 models.
  • D3 V10 caution
    The Lamborghini V10 sounds incredible but carbon cleaning costs $1,500+ and timing chain service runs $4,000+. Not for budget buyers.
  • D4 sweet spot
    2015-2018 D4 models with turbo recall completed offer strong value - 520 hp for under $40,000 with careful shopping.
  • Recall verification
    With 42 total recalls, always verify all are closed before purchase. D4 fuel line and turbo recalls are safety-critical.
  • Pre-purchase inspection
    Insist on a full scan at an Audi specialist. Test all suspension heights, massage seats, and night vision (if equipped).
  • D5 long-wheelbase only (US)
    North American D5 S8 comes only in long-wheelbase form. Verify by VIN if importing a short-wheelbase European model.
Annual Maintenance Repair Range Insurance Depreciation
$1,800-$3,000 $600-$6,000 per visit $2,400-$3,800/year (varies by age and location) 55-65%

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Where to Find the VIN on Audi S8

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 S8 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 S8, 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: S8
5 N Body Style: Sedan/Saloon
6 9 Cylinders: 10
Engine Displacement (L): 5.2
Engine HP: 450
Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline
7 4
8 E Safety/Restraint: -
9 0 Check digit (ISO 3779)
10 8 Model year: 2008
11 N Plant Information: NECKARSULM 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 S8 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 S8 decoder to lookup vehicle details.

Enter the VIN number into the Audi S8 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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