Toyota Avanza VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Toyota Avanza 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 Toyota Avanza

Start by typing the VIN of your car Toyota Avanza into the box; the decoder reads the code and reports the maker, the model year and the country of origin. The model Toyota Avanza is recorded for 2003 - 2018. Number of versions in our data: 4. A VIN tells you the maker, the model year and the country of manufacture. Where the plant is coded in the 11th character, that can be read as well.

The VIN identifies the car but does not describe its life. Records of accidents, mileage, theft or owners have to be looked up separately from the decoding. Take the VIN from the dashboard or door frame of the model Toyota Avanza and hold it next to the document. Go through it slowly, one character at a time, rather than glancing at the first few.

Toyota Avanza versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Toyota Avanza I2003 - 2006-86 hp
Toyota Avanza I (facelift 2006)2006 - 2011-94 - 109 hp
Toyota Avanza II2011 - 2015-92 - 104 hp
Toyota Avanza II (facelift 2015)2015 - 2018-97 - 105 hp

Model year characters for the Toyota Avanza

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Toyota Avanza, with model years 2003 - 2018 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J

What the VIN reveals about a Toyota Avanza

  • The manufacturer and brand (Toyota)
  • 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 Toyota Avanza

  • 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 Toyota Avanza 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 Toyota Avanza built?

Our data lists model years 2003 - 2018 across 4 versions of the Toyota Avanza. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Toyota Avanza?

It is the 10th character. For the Toyota Avanza the characters to expect are 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018).

How many versions of the Toyota Avanza are in your data?

4 versions, with power up to 109 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I find the VIN on the model Toyota Avanza?

Look at the base of the windshield on the driver's side, where the VIN is visible from outside the car. It is also printed on the door frame of the driver's door and in the registration document.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Toyota Avanza?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Is it really free to check the VIN of the car Toyota Avanza?

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