Audi VIN Decoder and Build Sheet Lookup

Your 17 character Audi VIN can reveal model year, production details, engine and transmission information, and factory installed equipment.

Use the VIN decoder below for core vehicle details, then use the PR code decoder to translate the option codes on your trunk sticker or service booklet.

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What Is An Audi VIN?

An Audi VIN is a 17 character Vehicle Identification Number that uniquely identifies your exact car. When you run an Audi VIN decoder, you can confirm core details like model year, factory and production plant, body style, engine and drivetrain configuration, and other build information tied to that specific vehicle.

Used car listings are often missing details or include incorrect trim claims. A VIN check helps you verify whether an Audi is actually the spec being advertised, including whether it was built with key features like quattro all wheel drive, S line packages, or certain safety and infotainment systems.

What Is An Audi Build Sheet?

An Audi build sheet is a factory record of how your vehicle was configured when it left production. It is sometimes called a production data sheet and it is the closest thing to an official option list for your specific Audi. When people search for an Audi build sheet by VIN, they usually want a complete breakdown of factory installed equipment, packages, and production details.

A build sheet typically includes PR codes, option packages, paint and interior trim information, wheels, lighting, driver assistance features, infotainment systems, engine and transmission codes, and other manufacturing data. It is useful for buyers confirming factory options, sellers highlighting valuable equipment, and enthusiasts verifying originality.

If you need the official version, an Audi dealership can often look it up using your VIN, and Audi erWin may also provide documentation depending on model, region, and availability.

What Are Audi Option Codes and PR Codes?

Audi option codes are identifiers that describe factory installed equipment on a specific vehicle. The most common format is Audi PR codes, which are three character production codes used across Audi and the wider Volkswagen Audi Group. These codes appear on the vehicle data sticker, often found in the spare wheel well or trunk area, and in many Audis also inside the service booklet.

An Audi PR code decoder translates those codes into readable options such as suspension type, brakes, exterior packages, paint codes, wheel specifications, interior materials, infotainment systems, and driver assistance features. This is why PR codes are so useful for building an accurate Audi options list, especially when you want to verify the exact spec without relying on seller descriptions.

Not every code will be universal. Some Audi engine codes, transmission codes, and equipment codes can vary by model year and region, so it is smart to verify anything critical against your exact vehicle and market.

How to Find Your Audi’s Option List

Service Booklet Sticker: Most Audis have a sticker in the front of the service booklet. This sticker contains a list of PR Codes specific to your vehicle.
Spare Tire Well Sticker: There’s usually an identical sticker located in the spare tire well (under the floor of the trunk).
Audi Dealer: An Audi dealer can use your VIN to access the complete build sheet for your car, which will include all the option codes.
Online VIN Decoder: Some online VIN decoders claim to provide option codes, but their accuracy can vary. Use them with caution and verify the information against other sources.
VCDS/OBD11 Scan: Using a diagnostic tool like VCDS (Vag Com Diagnostic System) or OBD11 can reveal some option codes stored in the car’s control modules.

Audi PR Code Decoder for Factory Options

Audi PR Code Decoder

Paste Audi PR codes from your trunk sticker or service booklet. This tool translates codes into readable options.

Audi PR code decoder

Use spaces, commas, or new lines.
Some codes vary by model year and region.

Example: 1BE means Sports suspension.

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Code lookup

Search the full list by code or keyword. This is useful for wheel part numbers, paint codes, and equipment codes.

Example Codes

Notes: Some codes are reused across markets. If something looks off, verify against your build sheet.

Audi engine codes Expand

CDNC 2.0L TFSI (Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection) Engine
CAEB 2.0L TFSI (Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection) Engine
CVUA 3.0L TFSI Engine
CWGD 3.0L TFSI Engine
CZHA 2.0L TFSI Engine
DDWB 2.0L TFSI Engine
CREC 4.0L TFSI Engine
CTUB 3.0L TDI (Turbocharged Direct Injection) Diesel Engine
DECA 3.0L TDI Diesel Engine
CRTD 2.0L TDI Diesel Engine
DDDA 2.0L TDI Diesel Engine
DTWB 2.0L TDI Diesel Engine

Notes: Electric motor codes for e tron models vary by model and market. Engine codes can be specific to model year and region. Always verify for your exact vehicle.

Audi transmission codes Expand

G1D 7 speed S tronic (DSG)
G0K 6 speed automatic transmission
G1K 8 speed automatic transmission
G1F 8 speed automatic transmission for hybrid

Notes: Manual transmission codes vary by model. S tronic is a dual clutch transmission.

Audi paint codes Expand

Organized alphabetically by paint code.

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
LA7W Reflex Silver Metallic
LA7U Pearl White 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 (variant)
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
LX8X Navarra Blue Metallic
LX8W Argus Brown 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 Grey
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

Audi exterior trim codes Expand

4ZD Black styling package (black optic grille, window trim, etc.)
4KC Aluminum trim around windows
2C5 Axial adjustable steering column
6FA Body colored exterior mirror housings
6FB Exterior mirror housings in black
6XD Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated
6XL Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable, heated and folding

Audi wheel codes Expand

These are part numbers that identify wheel styles and sizes.

4F0601025CS 5 Arm Rotor, black, 8.5Jx20 ET45, A6 S6 (C6)
4F0601025DB 5 Arm, 7.5Jx17 ET45, A6 (C6)
4F0601025EA 5 Arm, 8Jx18 ET48, A6 (C6)
8J0601025AJ 5 Arm, 9Jx19 ET52, TT (8J)
8P0601025CM 5 Arm, 7.5Jx17 ET56, A3 (8P)
8T0601025D 5 Arm, 8.5Jx19 ET43, A5 S5 (8T)
4G8601025G 5 Arm, 8Jx18 ET39, A6 A7 (C7)
8R0601025M 5 Arm, 8Jx18 ET39, Q5 (8R)
8X0601025F 5 Arm, 7Jx16 ET34, A1 (8X)
4G0601025BG 5 Arm parallel spoke, 8Jx18 ET39, A6 A7 (C7)
4G8601025H 5 Arm parallel spoke, 9Jx20 ET37, A6 A7 (C7)
8P0601025CA 5 Arm wing, 7.5Jx17 ET56, A3 (8P)
8J0601025R 5 Arm wing, 8.5Jx18 ET50, TT (8J)
4G0601025S 5 double spoke, 8Jx18 ET39, A6 A7 (C7)
8K0601025CB 5 double spoke, 8.5Jx19 ET43, A4 A5 (B8)
4F0601025DN 5 spoke, 7Jx16 ET42, A6 (C6)
4E0601025BA 5 spoke, 9Jx19 ET37, A8 (D3)
4G0601025Q 5 spoke, 8Jx17 ET39, A6 A7 (C7)
4L0601025AH 5 spoke, 8Jx18 ET53, Q7 (4L)
8J0601025AG 5 spoke, 8.5Jx17 ET50, TT (8J)
8P0601025BT 5 spoke, 7.5Jx17 ET56, A3 (8P)
8R0601025D 5 spoke, 7Jx17 ET37, Q5 (8R)
8X0601025C 5 spoke, 6.5Jx15 ET34, A1 (8X)
8T0601025AA 5 spoke, 8.5Jx18 ET29, A5 S5 (8T)
4F0601025DE 5 spoke Y design, 8Jx18 ET48, A6 (C6)
4G0601025AE 7 double spoke, 8Jx18 ET39, A6 (C7)
8T0601025CD 10 spoke, 9Jx20 ET26, A5 S5 (8T)
8R0601025P 10 spoke, 9Jx20 ET39, Q5 (8R)
8X0601025G 10 spoke, 7.5Jx17 ET36, A1 (8X)
4G0601025BA 15 spoke, 7.5Jx17 ET37, A6 (C7)
4F0601025CP 20 spoke, 8Jx17 ET48, A6 (C6)
8P0601025CP 20 spoke, 7.5Jx17 ET56, A3 (8P)
8T0601025CE 20 spoke, 9Jx20 ET29, A5 S5 (8T)
4G0601025AF 5 spoke, 7.5Jx17 ET37, A6 (C7)
4G0601025AJ 5 spoke, 8Jx18 ET39, A6 (C7)
4G0601025AK 10 spoke, 8Jx18 ET39, A6 (C7)
4G0601025AL Multi spoke, 8Jx18 ET39, A6 (C7)
4G0601025AP 5 arm rotor, 8.5Jx19 ET45, A6 (C7)
4G0601025AR 5 arm rotor, 9Jx20 ET37, A6 (C7)
4H0601025K 5 arm, 9Jx20 ET37, A8 (D4)
4H0601025L 10 spoke, 9Jx20 ET37, A8 (D4)
4H0601025M Multi spoke, 9Jx20 ET37, A8 (D4)
4H0601025N 5 parallel spoke, 9Jx20 ET37, A8 (D4)
8J0601025K 5 arm, 9Jx19 ET52, TT (8J)
8J0601025L 10 spoke, 9Jx19 ET52, TT (8J)
8J0601025M Multi spoke, 9Jx19 ET52, TT (8J)
8J0601025P 5 parallel spoke, 9Jx19 ET52, TT (8J)
8T0601025F 5 spoke, 8.5Jx18 ET29, A5 (B8)
8T0601025G Multi spoke, 8.5Jx18 ET29, A5 (B8)
8T0601025H 5 arm, 8.5Jx18 ET29, A5 (B8)
8T0601025J 5 spoke, 8.5Jx19 ET32, A5 (B8)
8T0601025K Multi spoke, 8.5Jx19 ET32, A5 (B8)
8T0601025L 5 arm, 8.5Jx19 ET32, A5 (B8)

Notes: Some wheel styles are marketed as S line rotor, blade, peeler, etc. Exact part numbers vary by model and size.

Audi lighting codes Expand

8Q3 Automatic headlight range adjustment dynamic (self leveling)
8Q9 Automatic headlight range adjustment dynamic with cornering light
8WM All weather light
8WH Static turning light
8X1 Headlight washer system
8G1 High beam assist
8IZ LED headlights
8IT LED headlights
8VG LED rear combination lamps
8SP LED rear combination lamps

Sunroof and glass codes Expand

3FU Panoramic glass sunroof
3Y0 Without roll up sunshade
3Y2 Roll up sunshade for rear window and rear door windows

Other exterior and chassis codes Expand

1D0 Without trailer hitch
1D8 Preparation for trailer hitch
1BE Sports suspension
2K1 Bumpers reinforced
2MB Suspension with damper control
2UA Standard version

Interior option codes Expand

N0E Cloth seat upholstery
N5F Fine Nappa leather seating surfaces
Q1D Sports seats in front
Q1G Sports seats in front
3PN Power seats with memory function (driver)
4A3 Heated front seats
4A4 Heated front and rear seats
4L6 Auto dimming interior rearview mirror
5MA Decorative inlays Aluminum Ellipse silver
5TL Decorative inlays piano finish black
7P1 Lumbar support electrically adjustable (front seats)
1XW Leather steering wheel 4 spoke
1XX Leather steering wheel 3 spoke multifunction with shift paddles
2ZQ Leather steering wheel
9AQ Automatic air conditioning
9AK Automatic air conditioning
9Z3 115 V outlet
9AD Climatronic with impact pressure control CFC free
6E3 Comfort center armrest in front
6NJ Headlining in black cloth
7HE Leather package
7M3 Illuminated door sill trims
9Q8 Multi function display onboard computer colour
9S8 Audi virtual cockpit
9VS Sound package branded
9WC Without preparation for rear seat entertainment
GS1 Operating buttons in black gloss
QE1 Storage compartment package 1
QQ1 With additional lights (interior lighting)

Safety and driver assistance codes Expand

7Y1 Audi side assist
7W1 Audi pre sense basic
7L8 Start stop system
8T2 Cruise control system
8T8 Adaptive cruise control
KA2 Rear view camera system
PCE Assistance package including Audi pre sense plus
QR9 Traffic sign recognition
1AS Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
4X3 Side airbags in front with curtain airbag
7AA Electronic vehicle immobilization device
7X2 Park distance control front and rear
7X5 Park assist

Infotainment and communication codes Expand

7UF MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch
7UG MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch
9ZX Bluetooth interface
UF7 Audi music interface
UI2 Audi smartphone interface
RMC Radio navigation
8RX Bang and Olufsen sound system
9VD Audi sound system
I8E MMI radio plus
IW3 eCall and bCall
ER1 Regional code ECE for radio
GB1 Without pre installation for voice control
QV3 TV reception

Common option codes Expand

0TD Floor mats in front and rear
0VF Owners manual
1SA Without underbody protection
1X1 Four wheel drive
2WA Without additional tires
3FA Without roof insert
4E0 Without servo closing for tailgate trunk lid
4GF Heat insulating glass
4K4 Central locking system
4X1 Side airbag front
5D1 Carrier frequency 433.92 to 434.42 MHz
5J0 Without rear spoiler
6Y0 Without cruise control system
7K1 Tire pressure monitoring system
8Y1 Two tone horn
9T1 Heated washer nozzles in front
F0A No special purpose vehicle standard equipment
J0B Battery 380 A (68 Ah)
L0L Left hand drive
NM1 Engine cover
NY0 Battery generator capacity standard
QJ1 Chrome trim package
QZ7 Power steering
TL0 Base engine
U0A Instrument insert
VC0 Without remote controlled garage door opener
VF0 Standard pedal cluster
V0A Tires without specification of brand
0FA Standard manufacturing sequence
0JB Weight category front axle weight range 2
0Y1 Standard climatic zones
1C1 Antifreeze low temperature spec
1G8 Breakdown set
1PA Standard wheel bolts
1S1 On board tool kit
1VG Installation parts for engine
2H1 Drive select
2P0 Without loading edge protection
2Z0 Without nameplate set
3B4 Child seat anchor
3CA Without partition
4I2 Central locking system with remote control
5RQ Right exterior mirror convex
5SG Left exterior mirror flat
6C0 Without additional body covers
6S2 Rear reading lights
6V1 Rear trim panel
6W1 Front license plate carrier
6Y2 Top speed limiter
7A0 Without alarm system
7E6 Electric auxiliary air heater
7G0 Without preparation for VTS tracking system
7K0 Without tire pressure monitoring system
8FA Without 2nd battery
8WA Without front fog lights
8Z5 Not hot country
9JA Without smoker package
9M0 Without auxiliary heater
9P0 Without seat belt reminder
9Q1 Multi function display
AV1 Driving on the right
B0A Component parts set without country specific design requirement
C4X Alloy wheels 7.5J x 17
GP0 Without driving strategy