VIN database

1997 Audi A8 VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 Audi A8 VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1997 Audi A8 VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier WAU. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, N here. The factory records place assembly at Neckarsulm, Germany. 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 3.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · Gasoline and 4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Audi A8 VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 Audi A8 trims, engines and plants

3 build configurations across 99 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
4.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorNeckarsulm, Germany67
4.2 quattro · quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorNeckarsulm, Germany21
3.73.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorNeckarsulm, Germany11

Sample 1997 Audi A8 VINs

Showing 50 of 100 VINs · Page 1 of 2

These are catalog sample VINs, not cars for sale. Choosing one puts it in the VIN field at the top of the page - replace it with the VIN of the car you are looking at.

VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
WAUAF84D0VN0068413.73.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUAF84D0VN0116663.73.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUAF84D2VN0024213.73.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUAF84D2VN0093983.73.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUAF84D2VN0108433.73.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUAF84D5VN0128933.73.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUAF84D6VN0002523.73.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUAF84D6VN0074753.73.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUAF84D8VN0037353.73.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUAF84D9VN0034363.73.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUAF84DXVN0074773.73.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D0VN0081234.2 quattro · quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D0VN0084454.2 quattro · quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D0VN0110234.2 quattro · quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D1VN0007264.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D1VN0018304.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D1VN0021984.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D1VN0038224.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D1VN0065574.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D1VN0083394.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D1VN0094264.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D1VN0132824.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D1VN0142544.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D2VN0009284.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D2VN0062444.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D2VN0066814.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D2VN0070064.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D2VN0084774.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D2VN0093854.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D2VN0110074.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D2VN0124784.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D2VN0142154.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D3VN0023504.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D3VN0037904.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D3VN0053144.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D3VN0084554.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D3VN0088304.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D3VN0096684.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D3VN0096854.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D4VN0010144.2 quattro · quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D4VN0014654.2 quattro · quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D4VN0017734.2 quattro · quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D4VN0053064.2 quattro · quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D4VN0079004.2 quattro · quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D4VN0111684.2 quattro · quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D5VN0018324.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D5VN0020124.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D5VN0040494.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D5VN0043094.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany
WAUBG84D5VN0073074.2 quattro4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonNeckarsulm, Germany

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

WAUAF84D0VN - 3.7
Series
3.7
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
3.697000
Engine Hp
230
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
3697
Displacement CI
225.604781918
Engine
3.697000L
Engine KW
171.5110
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WAUAF84D2VN - 3.7
Series
3.7
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
3.697000
Engine Hp
230
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
3697
Displacement CI
225.604781918
Engine
3.697000L
Engine KW
171.5110
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WAUAF84D5VN - 3.7
Series
3.7
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
3.697000
Engine Hp
230
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
3697
Displacement CI
225.604781918
Engine
3.697000L
Engine KW
171.5110
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WAUAF84D6VN - 3.7
Series
3.7
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
3.697000
Engine Hp
230
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
3697
Displacement CI
225.604781918
Engine
3.697000L
Engine KW
171.5110
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WAUAF84D8VN - 3.7
Series
3.7
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
3.697000
Engine Hp
230
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
3697
Displacement CI
225.604781918
Engine
3.697000L
Engine KW
171.5110
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WAUAF84D9VN - 3.7
Series
3.7
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
3.697000
Engine Hp
230
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
3697
Displacement CI
225.604781918
Engine
3.697000L
Engine KW
171.5110
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WAUAF84DXVN - 3.7
Series
3.7
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
3.697000
Engine Hp
230
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Destination Market
U.S.
Displacement CC
3697
Displacement CI
225.604781918
Engine
3.697000L
Engine KW
171.5110
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WAUBG84D0VN - 4.2 quattro · quattro
Series
4.2 quattro
Trim
quattro
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.172000
Engine Hp
300
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Displacement CC
4172
Displacement CI
254.591060363
Engine
4.172000L
Engine KW
223.7100
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WAUBG84D1VN - 4.2 quattro
Series
4.2 quattro
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.172000
Engine Hp
300
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Displacement CC
4172
Displacement CI
254.591060363
Engine
4.172000L
Engine KW
223.7100
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WAUBG84D2VN - 4.2 quattro
Series
4.2 quattro
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.172000
Engine Hp
300
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Displacement CC
4172
Displacement CI
254.591060363
Engine
4.172000L
Engine KW
223.7100
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WAUBG84D3VN - 4.2 quattro
Series
4.2 quattro
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.172000
Engine Hp
300
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Displacement CC
4172
Displacement CI
254.591060363
Engine
4.172000L
Engine KW
223.7100
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WAUBG84D4VN - 4.2 quattro · quattro
Series
4.2 quattro
Trim
quattro
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.172000
Engine Hp
300
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Displacement CC
4172
Displacement CI
254.591060363
Engine
4.172000L
Engine KW
223.7100
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WAUBG84D5VN - 4.2 quattro
Series
4.2 quattro
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.172000
Engine Hp
300
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Plant City
Neckarsulm
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
All Rows
Displacement CC
4172
Displacement CI
254.591060363
Engine
4.172000L
Engine KW
223.7100
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Engine Info
51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VAD4.2VJGKEM
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR

Keep browsing

More Audi models

Get the full history for any Audi A8

Check a VIN