World Manufacturer Identifier
WA1
Audi · Germany · Europe
- WMI
- WA1
- Manufacturer
- Audi
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Europe
What this means for a VIN
Any 17-character VIN starting with WA1 was issued by Audi and originated in Germany. The remaining 14 characters identify the vehicle attributes (positions 4-9), the model year (position 10), the assembly plant (position 11), and the unique serial number (positions 12-17).
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Audi model directory →Other Audi WMIs
Audi also uses 4 other WMIs for different plants, vehicle classes, or markets.
← Back to WMI directory · Source: SAE International / ISO 3779. Country derived from VIN position 1.