Where is the VIN number in Audi A5 (8T/8TA/8F7)?

This guide shows the real-world VIN (chassis number) locations on the Audi A5 (8T/8TA/8F7) produced from 2008–2016, including the quickest places to check and what commonly blocks your view.

Chassis Number Locations

Right Suspension Strut Tower (Stamped VIN & Type Plate)

• Where to look: Open the hood and go to the right side of the engine bay (right side of the vehicle, as you sit in it). The stamped VIN is etched into the body-color metal on the side of the right strut tower facing the engine. A black/silver manufacturer type plate (sticker) is typically adhered on the top surface of the same tower, just below/near the stamped area.
• Access: High visibility and easy access. Usually no tools needed. If a rubber coolant hose runs across the stamp, push it aside carefully to read the full line. Reflective paint can make the stamping hard to photograph at some angles.
• Note: The physical spot is the right strut tower on both LHD and RHD cars. On RHD cars it may be called the “driver side” in videos, but for LHD (US/EU) it’s commonly the passenger side—still the same right-side tower.
• Tip: If the stamped characters wash out due to reflections or the hose shadowing the digits, use the phone camera to capture it cleanly with scan it directly with ScanVin.app instead of trying to hand-copy the VIN.

Dashboard / Windshield (VIN Visible Through Glass)

• Where to look: Check the lower corner of the windshield where the VIN is visible through the glass (commonly on the driver-side lower corner on many markets).
• Access: Easy to see from outside, but glare, tint, or dirt on the glass can make the last few characters hard to confirm.
• Note: If glare is bad, change your viewing angle, shade the area with your hand, or check from inside the cabin.
• Tip: Windshield glare can cause transcription mistakes—use your phone to capture the VIN instantly with ScanVin.app so you don’t mix up characters like 8/B or 0/O.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: How to locate Engine number, chassis number and vin plate in a ...

▶ Watch Audi A5 VIN Location Guide

• Handheld walkthrough showing the chassis number at the strut tower (with hoses partly in the way) and also pointing out the engine number location; note the car shown is RHD, so “driver side” in the clip corresponds to the right side of the vehicle.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Hose covering the stamped VIN: If a coolant hose sits over the stamping, shift it gently (don’t yank) and wipe the metal so every character is visible.
• Reflective stamped metal: Bright light can “flatten” the stamped digits on camera—tilt your phone and shoot from a slight angle to make shadows in the stamping.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN mismatch: The stamped body VIN is the one that must match paperwork; stickers can be replaced—if anything looks tampered with, verify all VIN points before purchase.

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