Audi paint code location
Where is the paint code on a Audi?
On most Audis it's under the boot floor, by the spare wheel. Check the places in the order shown — it varies a little by model and age.
- 1Boot floor / spare-wheel well
- 2Service book
Where to look
- On the vehicle data sticker in the spare-wheel well
- The same sticker in the service book
What the code looks like
A four-character code starting with L, such as LY9C.
It usually sits next to the word “Lack-Nr.”.
Don't mistake the VIN (17 characters) or the trim code for it: the paint code is the short one.
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Audi paint code questions
Where is the paint code on a Audi?
On the vehicle data sticker in the spare-wheel well. If it isn’t there: the same sticker in the service book.
What does a Audi paint code look like?
A four-character code starting with L, such as LY9C. Look for “Lack-Nr.” on the label.
Is the Audi paint code on the V5C?
No — the logbook only gives a colour family such as “grey”. The factory code is on the label on the car, or you can look it up from the registration.
The label is missing or unreadable — now what?
Labels peel off and fade, especially on older cars or after a repair. Enter the registration above and we’ll find the Audi’s colour and its likely paint codes.
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