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Why Choose EpicVIN’s Audi TT VIN Decoder?

  • Iconic sports car across three generations (1999-2023): Named after the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy motorcycle race, the TT was produced for 25 years with 662,762 total units built at Audi Hungaria in Gyor, Hungary. The first gen (8N, 1999-2006) rode on the VW Group A4/PQ34 platform, the second gen (8J, 2007-2014) moved to PQ35, and the third gen (FV/8S, 2016-2023) adopted the MQB platform shared with the Golf and A3. Use our vin lookup free to decode trim (base, S-Line, TTS, TT RS), engine, and quattro type instantly.
  • 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 TT VIN Report

Results for VIN Decoding for
VIN# TRUT5CFV4G1003996

2016 AUDI TT

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2016 AUDI TT - VIN Decoder

  • Odometer

    1 problem found

  • Safety Recalls

    2 record

  • Accidents

    1 problem

  • Last mileage

    135,503 km

  • Sales

    5 sales found

  • Owners

    2+ owners found
  • Year

    Year 2016

  • Make

    Make Audi

  • Model

    Model TT

  • Fuel Type

    Fuel Type Gasoline

  • Engine

    Engine 2L

  • Made in

    Made in HUNGARY

  • 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 TT – Buyer's Quick Guide

Generation Name Years Platform Body Key changes
Gen 1 8N 1999-2006 Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) 2-door coupe, 2-door roadster Bauhaus-inspired design by J Mays and Freeman Thomas; 1.8T four-cylinder (180-225 hp); Haldex quattro AWD optional; 3.2L VR6 added in 2003; DSG dual-clutch transmission offered from 2003; rear spoiler added mid-production after high-speed stability concerns
Gen 2 8J 2007-2014 Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) 2-door coupe, 2-door roadster Larger, heavier body; 2.0T FSI (200-211 hp); TTS with 272 hp; TT RS with 2.5L five-cylinder turbo (360 hp); magnetic ride dampers optional; 2011 facelift updated front bumper, LED daytime running lights, and S tronic gearbox
Gen 3 FV/8S 2016-2023 Volkswagen Group MQB 2-door coupe, 2-door roadster MQB platform; up to 200 lbs lighter; fully digital Virtual Cockpit replaced center screen; 2.0T (220 hp), TTS (288 hp), TT RS (394 hp with 2.5L five-cylinder); 2019 facelift added larger grille and new OLED taillights; final 2023 models marked end of production
  • Haldex Clutch Pack Failure (Gen 1) (Severity: high)
    First-gen Haldex AWD unit may fail if fluid is not changed every 20k miles; causes FWD-only mode
  • Timing Chain Tensioner (1.8T/2.0T) (Severity: high)
    1.8T and early 2.0T engines prone to tensioner failure; can cause catastrophic valve damage
  • Dashboard Pixel Fade (Gen 1-2) (Severity: medium)
    Instrument cluster LCD pixels fade over time; cluster rebuild or replacement costs $300-$600
  • Fuel Tank Seal Leak (Gen 3 Roadster) (Severity: high)
    2016-2019 TT Roadster recalled for fuel tank seal that may allow fuel to leak at seam
  • Window Regulator Failure (Severity: medium)
    Side window regulators break clips and cables; window drops into door panel unexpectedly
Generation NHTSA IIHS
First Gen (1999-2006) Not rated Good frontal, Acceptable side (2004-2006)
Second Gen (2007-2014) Not rated Good in all tested categories (2008)
Third Gen (2016-2023) Not rated Not rated

Total recalls: 3

Date Recall

14E007000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

20V076000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles. In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket .

22V543000
AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: PASSENGER SIDE: INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
  • Haldex Service
    On quattro first-gen models, ask for Haldex fluid change records. A neglected unit costs $1,500-$2,500 to replace.
  • Timing Chain
    Listen for chain rattle on cold start with any 1.8T or 2.0T. Budget $1,500-$3,000 for chain and tensioner replacement.
  • Collectibility
    The TT RS 2.5L five-cylinder is the performance gem. Low-mile manual examples are holding value well.
  • Roadster Top
    Inspect the soft top for tears, window cloudiness, and hydraulic motor operation (second and third gen are power tops).
  • Recalls
    Verify Takata airbag recall is completed - it applies to several model years across all three generations.
Annual Maintenance Repair Range Insurance Depreciation
$800-$1,200 $1,000-$3,000/year $1,400-$2,200/year 40-50% (TT RS holds better at 30-38%)

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Where to Find the VIN on Audi TT

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 TT 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 TT, 17-character layout

Pos Character(s) Meaning
1 T Manufacturing country: HUNGARY
2 R Manufacturer: Audi
3 U Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
4 T Model: TT
5 5 Body Style: Roadster
6 C Cylinders: 4
Engine Displacement (L): 2
Engine HP: 220
Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline
7 F Transmission Style: Automatic
8 V Safety/Restraint: -
9 4 Check digit (ISO 3779)
10 G Model year: 2016
11 1 Plant Information: GYOR HUNGARY
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 TT 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 TT decoder to lookup vehicle details.

Enter the VIN number into the Audi TT 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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