Audi Quattro VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Audi Quattro to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Audi Quattro

Manufacturer, model year, country: enter the VIN of the model Audi Quattro and the free decoder reads all three from the 17 characters. Our data lists the model Audi Quattro for the years 1980 - 1991, with versions in our data: 1. The decoder reads the world manufacturer identifier in characters 1 to 3, the model year in character 10 and the plant in character 11 where one is coded.

Past damage, odometer values, theft records and the number of owners are not part of a VIN, so no decoder can read them from the code alone. A separate history check is needed for that. On a model Audi Quattro you are considering, read the VIN on the car and then the VIN in the documents. They must match exactly, in all 17 characters.

Audi Quattro versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Audi Quattro (Typ 85)1980 - 1991-160 - 306 hp

Model year characters for the Audi Quattro

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Audi Quattro, with model years 1980 - 1991 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1980A
  • 1981B
  • 1982C
  • 1983D
  • 1984E
  • 1985F
  • 1986G
  • 1987H
  • 1988J
  • 1989K
  • 1990L
  • 1991M

What the VIN reveals about a Audi Quattro

  • The manufacturer and brand (Audi)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Audi Quattro

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Audi Quattro VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Audi Quattro built?

Our data lists model years 1980 - 1991 across 1 version of the Audi Quattro. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Audi Quattro?

It is the 10th character. For the Audi Quattro the characters to expect are A (1980), B (1981), C (1982), D (1983), E (1984), F (1985), G (1986), H (1987), J (1988), K (1989), L (1990), M (1991).

How many versions of the Audi Quattro are in your data?

1 version, with power up to 306 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I find the VIN of the model Audi Quattro?

Check the registration document first, as the VIN is printed there. On the vehicle itself, look at the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side or at the driver door frame.

Can I see the mileage of a car Audi Quattro by decoding the VIN?

No, mileage is not encoded in a VIN. The decoder cannot show it, nor can it show theft entries or owners. Those details require a paid vehicle history report.

Is it really free to check the VIN of the car Audi Quattro?

Yes, the decoding itself costs nothing and works without signing up. Only the separate vehicle history reports are paid.