Where is the VIN number in Audi A6 (C8 (C8) [2019-2021])?

This guide shows you where to find the VIN (vehicle identification number / chassis number) on the Audi A6 C8 produced between 2019–2021, using the quickest-to-check spots first.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Door Jamb (B-Pillar) Sticker

• Where to look: Open the front passenger door (for LHD cars) and look low on the B-pillar for a black manufacturer sticker with white text/silver border.
• Access: Easy access, but it’s low to the ground and can be scuffed from shoes or dirt—wipe it before you try to read it.
• Note: The sticker is on the passenger side for LHD; for RHD cars it flips to the near-side B-pillar (passenger side relative to the driver).
• Tip: Because the label is high-contrast and packed with small text, you’ll get the cleanest result if you scan it directly with ScanVin.app instead of typing characters one-by-one.

2) Windshield (Dashboard) VIN Plate

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the lower corner of the windshield (near the wiper rest area) for the VIN plate—passenger side for LHD.
• Access: No tools needed, but glare/reflections can hide the characters; in wet conditions the wiper blade and water droplets can block the view.
• Note: For RHD cars, it’s still at the near-side lower corner of the windshield.
• Tip: If reflections are washing out the numbers, capture it fast with the ScanVin.app VIN scanner so the app can grab the string without you misreading a character.

3) Engine Bay (Right Strut Tower) Stamped VIN

• Where to look: Pop the hood and go to the right-side strut tower (vehicle’s right side when viewed from the rear). The VIN is stamped into the metal near a red positive terminal cable.
• Access: Requires opening the hood. The stamping can be dusty/dirty and it’s dark metal on dark paint, so it’s easy to miss without good light.
• Note: This stamping is on the same physical side (right side of the vehicle) for both LHD and RHD cars.
• Tip: If the stamping is faint or low-contrast, clean it lightly and use ScanVin.app in High Contrast AI Mode to decipher the characters without guessing.

4) Digital VIN (MMI/Infotainment) – Mentioned

• Where to look: In the vehicle’s infotainment (MMI) system, the VIN can be displayed in the car’s information menus (varies by region/software).
• Access: No tools needed, but it’s not a physical identifier on the body—use it as a backup for cross-checking.
• Note: Menu paths vary by model year and MMI version.
• Tip: If you’re comparing VINs during a purchase, scan the physical VIN with ScanVin.app to confirm it matches what the screen shows.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is the VIN number of my Audi A6 C8 ( 2018 - now ) - YouTube

▶ Watch Audi A6 VIN Location Guide

• A quick walkaround on an LHD Audi A6 Avant showing the door jamb sticker, windshield VIN, and the engine bay stamped VIN.

Video Tutorial: AUDI A6 2019 VIN LOCATION - YouTube

▶ Watch Audi A6 VIN Location Guide

• Mechanic-led RHD demo confirming the same key locations, including the stamped VIN on the strut tower.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare or rain: Reflections, water droplets, and even the wiper blade can block the plate—change your viewing angle and use your phone camera to zoom/lock focus.
• Engine bay stamping hard to read: Dust + black paint makes the stamped VIN low-contrast—wipe the area and add light (flashlight) before scanning.
• Sticker validity warning: Door jamb stickers can be replaced; for buying/verification, always cross-check the windshield VIN + stamped VIN match the sticker and paperwork.

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