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Audi paint code by VIN
Enter your Audi's 17-character VIN and we'll find the car, its colour and its factory paint code — free. Handy after a private plate change, or when the label has worn off.
Check it's a Audi VIN
| Starts with | Built by |
|---|---|
| WAU | Audi AG — A1 to A8, Q models |
| WUA | Audi Sport — RS models and R8 |
| TRU | Audi Hungaria — TT |
The 10th character is the model year and the last six are the car's own serial number. What every VIN character means →
VIN and paint code on a Audi
Like other VW Group cars, the Audi data sticker in the boot carries the VIN with the paint code beside it.
- On the vehicle data sticker in the spare-wheel well
- The same sticker in the service book
Audi paint code by VIN — questions
Can I find my Audi paint code by VIN?
Yes. Enter the 17-character VIN above. We match it to the Audi’s records and show its colour and paint code — free, no sign-up.
Is the paint code part of the Audi VIN?
No. The VIN identifies the car — maker, model, year and factory — while the paint code is recorded against the car. Like other VW Group cars, the Audi data sticker in the boot carries the VIN with the paint code beside it.
How do I know it’s a Audi VIN?
Look at the first three characters: WAU, WUA, TRU are Audi’s manufacturer codes. A different start usually means a different maker, or a mistyped character.
Where is the VIN on a Audi?
At the bottom of the windscreen on the passenger side, on the label in the driver’s door frame, and on the V5C logbook.
Where is the paint code on a Audi?
On the vehicle data sticker in the spare-wheel well. It looks like this: a four-character code starting with L, such as LY9C.
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