Audi A1 VIN Decoder, VIN Number Location and PR Codes
Find the VIN on your Audi A1, read what it tells you, then decode the PR codes from the data sticker to get the full factory options list.
The A1 was built for the UK and European markets and never sold in the US, so free VIN decoders built on US data usually come back empty for it. The VIN structure and PR codes below work on every A1. For other models, start with our Audi VIN decoder.
Where Is the VIN Number on an Audi A1?
Every Audi A1 carries the same 17 character VIN in several places on the car and on its paperwork. Check that at least two of them match before you rely on it.
On the car
- Bottom corner of the windscreen, readable from outside
- Vehicle data sticker in the spare wheel well, under the boot floor
- Stamped into the body in the engine bay
- Label on the door pillar on some cars
On the paperwork
- V5C logbook in the UK, or registration and title documents elsewhere
- Vehicle data sticker inside the front of the service book
- Insurance documents
- Service invoices and the original sales paperwork
If the VIN on the windscreen doesn't match the logbook or the body stamping, stop there and find out why before you go any further.
How to Read an Audi A1 VIN
Most A1 VINs start with WAUZZZ. The three Z characters are filler used on European market cars, so the useful parts are the model code in positions 7 and 8 and the model year letter in position 10.
Example format: WAUZZZGB0K1012345
- Positions 1 to 3: Manufacturer
- WAU identifies Audi as the maker.
- Positions 4 to 8: Model
- ZZZ is filler. Positions 7 and 8 are the model code: 8X for the first generation A1 and S1, GB for the second generation.
- Position 9: Check digit
- Used to validate the VIN on some markets. On many European cars it doesn't follow the US check digit formula, which is one reason US decoders reject them.
- Position 10: Model year
- A single letter for the model year. See the list below.
- Position 11: Plant
- The factory that built the car.
- Positions 12 to 17: Serial number
- The production number that makes this VIN unique.
Audi A1 model year codes
Position 10 of the VIN. Green years are second generation GB cars.
- A2010
- B2011
- C2012
- D2013
- E2014
- F2015
- G2016
- H2017
- J2018
- K2019
- L2020
- M2021
- N2022
- P2023
- R2024
- S2025
- T2026
2018 cars can be either generation, so check positions 7 and 8 as well.
Can You Get Audi A1 PR Codes From a VIN?
Not from the VIN itself. The 17 characters tell you the model, generation and year, but not the options.
The full option list is stored against the VIN in Audi's factory system, so any Audi dealer can pull it with your VIN. If you'd rather do it yourself, the same PR codes are printed on the car.
Spare wheel well Easiest
Lift the boot floor. The vehicle data sticker lists the VIN, paint code and every PR code on the car.
Service book
An identical sticker sits inside the front cover. Handy if the one in the boot is damaged or missing.
Audi dealer
Give the service desk your VIN and ask for the vehicle data printout. It shows the original build and every factory code.
VCDS or OBD11
A scan tool reads coding from the control modules. Good for confirming specific equipment, but it won't give you the full PR list on its own.
Grab the codes from either sticker and paste them into the decoder below to get your full Audi A1 options list.
Audi A1 PR Code Decoder
Paste the codes from your data sticker and get a readable A1 options list, grouped by system.
Separate codes with spaces, commas or new lines.
Codes not in our list
Look up a single code
Search by code or keyword. Covers PR codes, paint, engine codes and wheel part numbers.
Type a code or keyword to see matches.
Tip: click any code to copy it. Some codes change meaning by model year and market, so check anything important against the dealer printout.
Which Audi A1 Do I Have?
Positions 7 and 8 of the VIN tell you the generation straight away. That matters because an early 8X and a late GB are very different cars to own, even with the same badge on the boot.
A1 8X (2010 to 2018)
First generation, sold as a 3 door and a 5 door Sportback. Small TFSI petrol and TDI diesel engines, simpler option lists. Engine code and service history matter more than equipment on these.
Audi S1 (2014 to 2018)
Part of the 8X range but a different car: 2.0 TFSI, quattro and a 6 speed manual only. It shares the 8X model code, so confirm a genuine S1 through the engine code, the quattro PR code 1X1 and the dealer printout, not the badges.
A1 GB (2018 onward)
Second generation, 5 door Sportback plus the raised Citycarver. Badged 25, 30, 35 and 40 TFSI. Spec varies a lot on these, so digital cockpit, lighting and assistance options can matter as much as the engine.
| Years | Generation | Common engines | Common trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 to 2018 | 8X | 1.0 TFSI, 1.2 TFSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.8 TFSI, 1.4 and 1.6 TDI, 2.0 TDI | SE, Sport, S line, Black Edition |
| 2014 to 2018 | 8X S1 | 2.0 TFSI | S1, S1 Sportback |
| 2018 onward | GB | 1.0 TFSI (25 and 30 TFSI), 1.5 TFSI (35 TFSI), 2.0 TFSI (40 TFSI) | Technik, Sport, S line, Black Edition, Vorsprung |
S line, Black Edition or Vorsprung?
This is where A1 listings go wrong most often. Bumpers, wheels, black trim and badges can all be fitted after the car leaves the factory, and plenty of A1s wear S line or Black Edition parts they weren't built with. The VIN alone won't settle it. The PR codes on the data sticker, or the dealer printout, will. If a car is priced like a higher spec A1, the codes should prove it.
Audi A1 Engine, Gearbox and Drivetrain: What to Check
Once you know the generation, the engine and gearbox combination tells you most of what you need about running costs and risk.
Engines
Most A1s run small turbo petrol engines: 1.0 TFSI 3 cylinder, 1.2 and 1.4 TFSI on the 8X, and 1.5 TFSI on the GB 35 TFSI. Some 1.4 and 1.5 TFSI engines have Cylinder on Demand, which shuts down two cylinders at light load. Diesels are 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 TDI on the 8X only.
Gearboxes
Manuals are 5 or 6 speed. The common automatic is the 7 speed S tronic DQ200, a dry clutch gearbox with a different reliability record from the wet clutch units in bigger Audis. Higher output GB cars use a wet clutch S tronic.
Front wheel drive or quattro
Almost every A1 is front wheel drive. The S1 has quattro, and so did a limited run A1 quattro in 2012. A quattro A1 should show the 1X1 code on its data sticker.
Why it matters
A 1.0 TFSI manual city car and a 2.0 TFSI S1 wear the same badge and share the same model code. They're opposite ends of the range on running costs, insurance and value. Confirm the engine and gearbox first, then worry about wheels and trim.
| Setup | What it is | What it means for a buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 5 or 6 speed | Simple and cheap to maintain. Common on early 8X cars and the only gearbox offered on the S1. |
| S tronic DQ200 | 7 speed dry clutch | The most common A1 automatic. Smooth and efficient, but the one to research hardest. Look for a clean shift from standstill and evidence of any mechatronic or clutch work. |
| S tronic, wet clutch | Higher torque dual clutch | Used on higher output GB cars. Handles more torque than the DQ200 and needs its fluid changed on schedule. |
| quattro | All wheel drive | S1 and the limited A1 quattro only. More grip and more appeal, with higher running costs to match. |
Audi A1 Common Problems by Engine and Gearbox
Known issues depend on the exact engine and gearbox, which is why confirming them from the VIN and data sticker comes first.
| Engine or era | What to look for | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 TFSI and early 1.4 TFSI (8X) | Timing chain wear, oil use, patchy servicing | A cheap early A1 can get expensive fast if timing work has been ignored. Check the history for chain or tensioner work. |
| 7 speed S tronic DQ200 | Hesitation, judder from standstill, mechatronic faults | The biggest A1 buying risk. Confirm the gearbox and look for evidence of repairs or software updates. |
| 1.4 and 1.5 TFSI with Cylinder on Demand | Rough running at light load, system faults | Great on fuel, but more sensitive to maintenance. The data sticker confirms if the car has it. |
| S1 2.0 TFSI quattro | Clutch, brakes, tyres and quattro components working harder | A genuine S1 carries higher running costs. Many are modified, so check for remaps and non standard parts. |
| GB (2018 onward) | Lower mechanical risk, wide spec differences | The bigger risk is paying top money for a low spec car dressed up to look like a higher trim. |
How to Check Audi A1 Recalls
US recall databases don't cover the A1, so check through the channels that do.
In the UK
Use the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK with the make, model and year, then ask any Audi dealer to run the VIN for open campaigns.
Elsewhere in Europe
An Audi dealer can check the VIN against open campaigns in any market. Ask for proof that recall work was completed, not just booked.
Older A1s often rely on paperwork for recall history. If there's no record of the work being done, assume it still needs checking.
Audi A1 Wheel and Tyre Sizes
Wheels are easy to swap, so compare what's on the car with what it left the factory with. Wrong sizes or budget tyres change how an A1 rides and handles.
| Wheel size | Common tyre size | Typical on |
|---|---|---|
| 15 inch | 185/60 R15 | Entry level 8X cars |
| 16 inch | 195/55 R16 | SE, Sport and Technik |
| 17 inch | 205/45 R17 | Sport and S line |
| 18 inch | 215/40 R18 | S line, Black Edition, Vorsprung |
| 18 inch performance | 225/35 R18 | S1 |
Audi A1 Option Codes List
The full list behind the decoder, grouped by system. Codes can vary by model year and market, so verify anything important against your own car.
Audi A1 engine codes
- CBZA 1.2L TFSI 4 cylinder petrol (8X)
- CAXA 1.4L TFSI 4 cylinder petrol
- CAVE 1.4L TFSI twincharged 4 cylinder petrol (185 PS)
- CHZD 1.0L TFSI 3 cylinder petrol
- CAYC 1.6L TDI 4 cylinder diesel
- DADA 1.5L TFSI 4 cylinder petrol (GB 35 TFSI)
- DKZC 2.0L TFSI 4 cylinder petrol (GB 40 TFSI)
Engine codes vary by generation, output and market. Confirm yours on the data sticker or the engine itself.
Audi A1 gearbox types
- MQ200 5 speed manual
- MQ250 6 speed manual
- DQ200 7 speed S tronic, dry clutch
- DQ250 6 speed S tronic, wet clutch
These are gearbox families, not PR codes. The gearbox code on the data sticker is a separate three letter code.
Audi paint codes
- L041 Black, solid
- L0K1 White, solid
- L1RR Solar Orange, solid
- LA1X Titanium Beige Metallic
- LA3H Salsa Red
- LA3K Canyon Red Metallic
- LA3S Amaryllis Red Metallic
- LA5G Turquoise Blue Metallic
- LA5K Electric Blue Metallic
- LA5L Mystic Blue Pearl Effect
- LA5M Azure Blue Pearl Effect
- LA5Q Storm Blue Metallic
- LA5R Norfolk Blue Pearl Effect
- LA5T Barbados Blue Metallic
- LA5U Royal Blue Metallic
- LA6W Fresco Green Metallic
- LA6Z Savannah Beige Metallic
- LA7U Pearl White Metallic
- LA7W Reflex Silver Metallic
- LA9V Brilliant Black, solid
- LB1M Honey Yellow
- LB5N Kingfisher Blue Metallic
- LB5R Deep Sea Blue Pearl Effect
- LB5S Denim Blue Pearl Effect
- LB7Z Satin Silver Metallic
- LC5J Atlantic Blue Pearl Effect
- LC5M Moonlight Blue Pearl Effect
- LC5Q Shadow Blue Metallic
- LC5X Azure Blue Pearl Effect
- LC6V Pistachio Green Metallic
- LC6X Nordic Green Pearl Effect
- LC7V Atlas Grey Metallic
- LC9Z Black Magic Pearl Effect
- LD1W Harvest Gold Metallic
- LD5Q Petrol Blue
- LD6S Irish Green Pearl Effect
- LD7U Offroad Gray Metallic
- LD7X Platinum Gray Metallic
- LD7Y Quartz Gray Metallic
- LD8Q Brillantbeige Metallic
- LE1P Dakar Beige Metallic
- LG9R Silver Bird Metallic
- LH1X Sand Beige Metallic
- LK5Y Stratus Blue Metallic
- LK7Y Storm Gray Metallic
- LL1U Desert Beige Metallic
- LM7W Silver Metallic
- LN5Y Navarra Blue Metallic
- LP5X Sepang Blue Pearl Effect
- LR1X Kalahari Beige Metallic
- LR7L Ice Silver Metallic
- LS3T Crimson Red Pearl Effect
- LS9R Glacier White Metallic
- LT5U Galaxy Blue Metallic
- LU3R Flash Red, solid
- LV5W Scuba Blue Metallic
- LV7W Misanogrey Pearl
- LW5Q Ascari Blue Metallic
- LX1X Manhattan Gray Metallic
- LX1Z Havannagrey Metallic
- LX5N Aviator Blue Pearl Effect
- LX5Q Scuba Blue Metallic
- LX5R Moonlight Blue Metallic
- LX5X Moonlight Blue Metallic
- LX6M Camouflage Green Metallic
- LX6W Cliff Green Metallic
- LX6Y Ipanema Brown Metallic
- LX7W Ice Silver Metallic
- LX7X Münster Silver Metallic
- LX7Y Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
- LX7Z Dolomite Gray Metallic
- LX8W Argus Brown Metallic
- LX8X Navarra Blue Metallic
- LX8Y Terra Brown Metallic
- LX8Z Arab Blue Metallic
- LX9X Mythos Black Metallic
- LY1P Dakota Gray Metallic
- LY3J Brilliant Red, solid
- LY3S Canyon Red Metallic
- LY3U Chili Red Metallic
- LY3Z Shiraz Red Metallic
- LY7C Nardo Gray
- LY7F Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
- LY7G Quartz Gray Metallic
- LY7H Akoya Silver Metallic
- LY7J Avus Silver Metallic
- LY7W Silver Gray Metallic
- LY7X Opal Gray Metallic
- LY9B Brilliant Black, solid
- LY9C Ibis White, solid
- LY9F Arctic White, solid
- LY9G Casablanca White, solid
- LY9H Polar White, solid
- LY9K Deep Black, solid
- LY9T Mythos Black Metallic
- LZ1U Cactus Green Metallic
- LZ3M Garnet Red Pearl Effect
- LZ3N Ruby Red Pearl Effect
- LZ3Q Rosewood Red Pearl Effect
- LZ3S Jaipur Red Pearl Effect
- LZ3W Merlot Red Pearl Effect
- LZ5A Deep Sea Blue Pearl Effect
- LZ5C Mauritius Blue Pearl Effect
- LZ5D Night Blue Pearl Effect
- LZ5E Mugello Blue Pearl Effect
- LZ5F Sprint Blue Pearl Effect
- LZ5G Kingfisher Blue Pearl Effect
- LZ5J Moro Blue Pearl
- LZ5L Ming Blue Metallic
- LZ6E Murano Green Metallic
- LZ6G Deep Green Pearl Effect
- LZ6H Racing Green Pearl Effect
- LZ6W Emerald Green Pearl Effect
- LZ7G Florentine Silver Metallic
- LZ7H Meteor Gray Pearl Effect
- LZ7K Ice Gray Metallic
- LZ7L Lava Gray Pearl Effect
- LZ7S Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
- LZ7W Ice Silver Metallic
- LZ7X Nijs Gray Metallic
- LZ9V Raven Black Pearl Effect
- LZ9W Ebony Black Pearl Effect
- LZ9Y Phantom Black Pearl Effect
This list covers Audi paint codes across the range. Not every colour was offered on the A1, so check the code on your data sticker.
Audi A1 wheel part numbers
- 8X0601025AG 15 inch alloy, 5 spoke design (8X)
- 8X0601025AH 16 inch alloy, 10 spoke design (8X)
- 8X0601025AM 17 inch alloy, 5 arm dynamic design (8X)
- 8X0601025AQ 17 inch alloy, bi color finish (8X)
- 8X0601025BE 18 inch alloy, 5 twin spoke rotor design (8X)
- 8X0601025BJ 18 inch alloy, gloss titanium finish (8X)
- C4X Alloy wheels 7.5J x 17
Part numbers are stamped on the back of the wheel. They're not PR codes.
Audi A1 lighting codes
- 8IZ LED headlights
- 8G1 High beam assist
- 8WM All weather light
- 8WH Static turning light
- 8X1 Headlight washer system
- 8Q3 Automatic headlight range adjustment, self leveling
- 8VG LED rear combination lamps
- 8SP LED rear combination lamps
Audi A1 interior option codes
- N0E Cloth seat upholstery
- N5F Fine Nappa leather seating surfaces
- Q1A Standard front seats
- Q1G Sports seats in front
- 3PN Power driver seat with memory function
- 4A4 Heated front and rear seats
- 7P1 Electrically adjustable lumbar support, front seats
- 1XW Leather steering wheel, 4 spoke
- 1XX Leather 3 spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles
- 2PF Flat bottom sport steering wheel
- 2C7 Manually adjustable steering column
- 9AK Automatic air conditioning
- 9AQ Automatic air conditioning
- 9AD Climatronic with impact pressure control
- 9M9 Auxiliary heater
- 4L6 Auto dimming interior rearview mirror
- 5MA Decorative inlays, Aluminum Ellipse silver
- 6NJ Black cloth headliner
- 6E3 Front center armrest
- 7HE Leather package
- QQ1 Additional interior lighting
Audi A1 safety and driver assistance codes
- PCF Assistance package with Lane Assist and adaptive cruise control
- UH2 Hill hold assist
- 7X5 Park assist with automated steering
- 7X2 Park distance control, front and rear
- KA2 Rear view camera
- 8T2 Cruise control
- 8T8 Adaptive cruise control
- 7Y1 Side assist, blind spot monitoring
- QK1 Camera based Lane Assist
- QR9 Traffic sign recognition
- 7L8 Start stop system
- 3B7 ISOFIX and Top Tether child seat anchors
- 1AT Electronic stabilization program with traction control
- 1AS Electronic stability control
- 4UF Driver and front passenger airbags
- 4H5 Manual child safety lock
- 7K6 Tire pressure monitoring system
Audi A1 infotainment and communication codes
- 7UG MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch
- 7UF MMI Radio plus
- 7UH MMI Radio basic
- 8DY Audio interface with USB C and Bluetooth
- 8WQ Smartphone interface, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- EL3 Online services module for Audi connect
- QV3 Digital TV reception
- ER1 ECE radio specification
- 9VD Audi sound system
- 9VK Bang and Olufsen premium sound system
- 9VC Sound package
- 8RM DAB digital radio
- 9WT USB and auxiliary media input
- 9S0 Digital instrument cluster
- 9S8 Audi virtual cockpit
- 8IY Ambient interior lighting
- 9ZX Bluetooth hands free with voice control
- 9ZV Wireless phone charging
- 9W7 Bluetooth phone connection, extended functions
- 0E3 Data communication module
Common Audi A1 option codes
- 0TD Floor mats front and rear
- 0VF Owner's manual
- 0FA Standard manufacturing sequence
- F0A No special purpose vehicle equipment
- L0L Left hand drive
- V0A Tires without specified brand
- NM1 Engine cover
- 1S1 On board tool kit
- 1G8 Tire repair kit
- 1PA Standard wheel bolts
- 1SA Without underbody protection
- 3FA Without roof insert
- 4E0 Without servo closing for tailgate
- 4GF Heat insulating glass
- 6W1 Front license plate carrier
- 5J0 Without rear spoiler
- 2P0 Without loading edge protection
- 2Z0 Without nameplate set
- 6C0 Without additional body covers
- 1X1 Four wheel drive (quattro)
- 2H1 Audi drive select
- 6Y2 Top speed limiter
- TL0 Base engine
- J0B Battery 380 A, 68 Ah
- NY0 Standard battery and generator capacity
- 1VG Installation parts for engine
- 4K4 Central locking
- 4I2 Central locking with remote control
- QZ7 Power steering
- QJ1 Chrome trim package
- 6S2 Rear reading lights
- 7E6 Electric auxiliary air heater
- 2WA Without additional tires
- 5RQ Right exterior mirror convex
- 5SG Left exterior mirror flat
- 4X1 Side airbags in front
- 8WA Without front fog lights
- 6V1 Rear trim panel
- 9JA Without smoker package
- 9Q1 Multi function display
- 9M0 Without auxiliary heater
- 7K1 Tire pressure monitoring system
- 1C1 Antifreeze to minus 25 degrees C
- 7A0 Without alarm system
- 8Y1 Two tone horn
- AV1 Driving on the right
- 7K0 Without tire pressure monitoring system
- 7G0 Without preparation for VTS tracking
- GP0 Without driving strategy
- 0JB Front axle weight range 2
- 0Y1 Standard climatic zones
- 3B4 ISOFIX child seat anchors
Audi A1 VIN Decoder FAQs
Where is the VIN number on an Audi A1?
At the bottom of the windscreen, on the data sticker in the spare wheel well and service book, and stamped into the body in the engine bay. It's also on the V5C logbook in the UK.
Can I decode an Audi A1 VIN online?
Only partly. Most free decoders use US data, and the A1 was never sold in the US, so they usually return little or nothing. You can read the generation and model year from the VIN yourself using the guide above, then decode the PR codes for the full spec.
Was the Audi A1 sold in the US?
No. The A1 and S1 were sold in the UK, Europe and other markets, but never officially in the US.
How do I tell an 8X A1 from a GB A1?
Look at positions 7 and 8 of the VIN. 8X is the first generation, including the S1. GB is the second generation from 2018 onward.
How do I find out what options my Audi A1 has?
Read the PR codes from the data sticker in the spare wheel well or service book and paste them into the decoder above. An Audi dealer can also print the full factory spec from your VIN.
Where is the Audi A1 PR code sticker?
Under the boot floor in the spare wheel well, with a copy inside the front of the service book.
Can the VIN confirm S line or Black Edition?
Not on its own. The VIN confirms the model and year. Trim and styling packs show up in the PR codes and on the dealer printout.
How do I know if an Audi S1 is genuine?
A real S1 has the 8X model code, a 2.0 TFSI engine, the 1X1 quattro code on its data sticker and a manual gearbox. The dealer printout will confirm it. Badges and bodywork prove nothing.
Does the Audi A1 have quattro?
Only the S1 and a limited run A1 quattro from 2012. Every other A1 is front wheel drive.
How do I check recalls on a UK Audi A1?
Use the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, and ask an Audi dealer to check the VIN for open campaigns.
Dale Ogden
Dale has spent more than 20 years in vehicle valuations, forecasting and asset management. He was a Forecast Manager at CAP HPI, the UK's leading vehicle valuation authority and a counterpart to Kelley Blue Book.
He helped pioneer early electric vehicle depreciation models adopted by major manufacturers, and his residual value forecasts cover more than 10,000 vehicles. Today his data led insights help buyers, enthusiasts and automotive professionals around the world.
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