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1998 Audi A8 VIN decoder

Decode any 1998 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 1998 Audi A8 VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier WAU. The tenth character is W, the model-year code for 1998; 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 1998 Audi A8 VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1998 Audi A8 trims, engines and plants

3 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / Trim	Engine	Body	Doors / seats	Plant	Sample VINs
4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	4-door	Neckarsulm, Germany	89
4.2 quattro · quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	4-door	Neckarsulm, Germany	10
3.7	3.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	4-door	Neckarsulm, Germany	1

Sample 1998 Audi A8 VINs

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VIN	Series / Trim	Engine	Body	Plant
`WAUAF74D4WN001668`	3.7	3.7L · 8-cyl · 230 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D0WN007235`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D0WN007364`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D0WN007865`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D0WN009793`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D0WN011902`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D0WN012645`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D1WN006661`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D1WN008717`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D1WN009320`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D2WN006345`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D2WN008242`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D2WN008323`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D2WN008645`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D3WN006497`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D3WN007083`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D3WN007522`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D3WN007665`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D3WN010985`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D3WN012607`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D4WN006766`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D4WN006847`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D4WN007562`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D4WN010980`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D4WN011224`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D5WN006775`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D5WN007943`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D6WN007434`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D6WN009703`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D6WN009779`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D6WN011905`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D6WN012648`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D7WN008513`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D7WN009824`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D7WN010035`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D7WN011833`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D8WN007032`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D8WN007600`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D8WN007970`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D8WN008889`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D8WN009203`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D8WN011971`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D8WN012232`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D8WN012523`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D8WN014076`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D9WN006911`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D9WN008867`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D9WN009064`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34D9WN010425`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany
`WAUBG34DXWN006481`	4.2 quattro	4.2L · 8-cyl · 300 hp · Gasoline	Sedan/Saloon	Neckarsulm, Germany

Factory specs by VIN prefix

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

WAUAF74D4WN - 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: WADXV04.2325
Other Restraint System Info: Standard Airbags: Airbags - Dr/Pass; Active - Dr/Pass
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WAUBG34D0WN - 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: WADXV04.2325
Other Restraint System Info: Depowered Airbags: Airbag - Dr/Pass; Active - Dr/Pass
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WAUBG34D1WN - 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: WADXV04.2325
Other Restraint System Info: Depowered Airbags: Airbag - Dr/Pass; Active - Dr/Pass
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WAUBG34D2WN - 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: WADXV04.2325
Other Restraint System Info: Depowered Airbags: Airbag - Dr/Pass; Active - Dr/Pass
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WAUBG34D3WN - 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: WADXV04.2325
Other Restraint System Info: Depowered Airbags: Airbag - Dr/Pass; Active - Dr/Pass
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WAUBG34D4WN - 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: WADXV04.2325
Other Restraint System Info: Depowered Airbags: Airbag - Dr/Pass; Active - Dr/Pass
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WAUBG34D5WN - 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: WADXV04.2325
Other Restraint System Info: Depowered Airbags: Airbag - Dr/Pass; Active - Dr/Pass
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WAUBG34D6WN - 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: WADXV04.2325
Other Restraint System Info: Depowered Airbags: Airbag - Dr/Pass; Active - Dr/Pass
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WAUBG34D7WN - 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: WADXV04.2325
Other Restraint System Info: Depowered Airbags: Airbag - Dr/Pass; Active - Dr/Pass
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WAUBG34D8WN - 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: WADXV04.2325
Other Restraint System Info: Depowered Airbags: Airbag - Dr/Pass; Active - Dr/Pass
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WAUBG34D9WN - 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: WADXV04.2325
Other Restraint System Info: Depowered Airbags: Airbag - Dr/Pass; Active - Dr/Pass
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WAUBG34DXWN - 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: WADXV04.2325
Other Restraint System Info: Depowered Airbags: Airbag - Dr/Pass; Active - Dr/Pass
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

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