Where is the VIN in the Audi A7?

This guide covers the VIN (chassis number) locations on the Audi A7 (C8) produced between 2018–2019, including the quickest scan points and the stamped “match-check” location under the hood.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Windshield (VIN plate)

• Where to look: Stand outside the car and look through the lower corner of the windshield on the left side for LHD vehicles. The VIN sits on the black ceramic band at the base of the glass.
• Access: Generally easy to see, but glare, snow, or dirt on the exterior glass can block it.
• Note: Left/right in this guide is from the driver’s seat perspective (direction of travel). On RHD cars the visible corner can differ, so if you don’t see it on one side, check the other lower corner.
• Tip: If reflections make characters hard to read, capture it instantly instead of writing it down—use the camera OCR on ScanVin to scan the windshield VIN cleanly from an angle.

2) Door Jamb / B-Pillar Sticker

• Where to look: Open the front passenger door (LHD) and check the lower section of the B-pillar for a black sticker with white text.
• Access: Low difficulty—flat surface and high-contrast print usually makes it easy to read.
• Note: On many Audi/VW models, this sticker is typically on the passenger-side B-pillar. On RHD cars it may still remain on the passenger side, but if you don’t find it, check the opposite B-pillar as well.
• Tip: This is one of the best scan targets—use your phone to scan the door sticker VIN in one shot so you don’t transpose characters.

3) Engine Bay VIN Stamp (Strut Tower)

• Where to look: Pop the hood and go to the front-right strut tower (vehicle right)—that’s the left side when you’re facing the open hood. The VIN is stamped into the metal near the red positive battery terminal cover.
• Access: Moderate to high difficulty. On some A7 trims the stamp can be obscured by a plastic rain deflector/cover—you’ll need to lift the pliable plastic trim near the fender edge to reveal the stamped characters. A flashlight helps because stamped metal is low-contrast.
• Note: This stamped VIN is the one you use to physically match the car (anti-tamper check) if you suspect cloning or paperwork issues.
• Tip: If the stamp is faint or shadowed under trim, use ScanVin’s high-contrast VIN scan to pull the characters out without fighting the lighting.

4) MMI / Infotainment VIN (Digital)

• Where to look: On the infotainment screen, navigate through settings to the vehicle information page (commonly Settings > General > Version Info, wording can vary by firmware).
• Access: No physical difficulty, but the car must be powered on; screen glare/refresh can make it annoying to capture.
• Note: Treat this as a verification/reference VIN—always confirm against a physical VIN (windshield, sticker, or stamped metal) for buying/identity checks.
• Tip: If the screen flickers in photos, scan it with your phone using ScanVin and hold steady for a clean capture.

Video Guide

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• Clear walkthrough showing the windshield VIN, the B-pillar sticker, and the engine-bay stamped VIN on the same MLB Evo platform used by the A7.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN unreadable: Glare, rain, snow, or a dirty outer windshield will hide the VIN—clean the glass and view from a slight angle.
• Engine bay stamp “missing”: On some A7 trims it’s under a plastic rain deflector—lift the flexible trim near the fender edge and use a flashlight to see the stamped characters.
• Sticker vs stamped VIN mismatch: Door stickers can be replaced; for identity checks, always verify the stamped metal VIN matches the paperwork.

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This guide shows where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the Audi A7 (C7) produced between 2011–2015, including the most common physical stamp points and the easiest digital lookup in the MMI.

Chassis Number Locations

Engine bay VIN stamp (strut tower / inner wing)

• Where to look: Open the hood and inspect the strut tower / wing inner panel area. On LHD A7s, this is typically on the right side of the vehicle (passenger side), stamped directly into the metal on/near the shock tower housing.
• Access: High difficulty. The VIN can be partly covered by the large plastic cowl cover at the base of the windshield—lift/peel back a small section of the flexible plastic trim to reveal the full code. Expect dust/leaves; wipe it clean before reading.
• Note: Orientation matters: the example footage is RHD, where the stamp appears on the left side of the vehicle. For LHD, check the opposite side first (right side), then confirm by searching the other strut tower if needed.
• Tip: Because it’s tight, shadowed, and you may be holding the plastic flap up, it’s easier to scan it directly with your phone instead of trying to write characters down one-handed.

MMI / infotainment “Vehicle ID number” (digital VIN)

• Where to look: On the MMI screen: press CAR → scroll to Vehicle ID number → select to display the VIN.
• Access: Low difficulty. Clear, backlit text with no physical obstructions.
• Note: The menu layout is consistent across Audi MMI systems used on the A7 C7—this is a great fallback when physical stamps/labels are dirty or hidden.
• Tip: For fast, error-free entry, capture it with the free VIN reader straight from the screen (high-contrast text is ideal for OCR).

VIN plate at the windshield (dash VIN)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the bottom corner of the windshield on the left side of the vehicle (driver-side on LHD cars). The VIN is shown on a dash plate behind the glass.
• Access: Medium difficulty. The code is visible but glare/reflections on the windshield can make it hard to read.
• Note: If glare is bad, change your viewing angle, shade the plate with your hand, or shoot from outside with the phone close to the glass.
• Tip: When reflections wash out characters, use ScanVin.app to capture the VIN instantly so you don’t misread similar digits/letters (like 8/B, 5/S, 0/O).

Trunk VIN/option sticker (spare wheel well / trunk floor)

• Where to look: Open the rear hatch, lift the cargo floor panel/carpet, and check the spare wheel well area (floor pan or side wall near the tool kit). Look for a paper sticker with the VIN and option codes.
• Access: Medium difficulty. You may need to move luggage, and lighting is usually poor inside the trunk. Sticker can be worn/peeling on older cars.
• Note: This sticker is useful for confirming VIN + option codes, but it’s not as tamper-resistant as a stamped VIN.
• Tip: In a dark boot or faded label, turn on flashlight + scan the sticker so the camera can pick up characters you can’t easily read.

Door jamb / B-pillar VIN label (regulatory sticker)

• Where to look: Open a front door and inspect the B-pillar/door jamb area for the black regulatory VIN sticker (often on the pillar itself).
• Access: Low difficulty. Usually clean and easy to photograph.
• Note: If the windshield VIN is unreadable due to glare, this is typically the quickest physical label to confirm.
• Tip: For a quick confirmation without typing, scan the door sticker with your phone and let OCR handle the characters.

Video Guide

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• Shows the real Audi A7 engine-bay stamped VIN and the exact plastic cowl obstruction you must lift to see the full number.

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• Demonstrates finding the digital VIN through the Audi MMI menu (“Vehicle ID number”), a clean backup when physical marks are hard to access.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Engine bay stamp “missing”: It’s often hidden under the plastic cowl trim—pry/lift the flexible flap at the windshield base and scrub debris off the stamp before trying to read it.
• Windshield VIN won’t scan/read: Glare and reflections are common; change angle, get the phone close to the glass, and shade the plate if needed.
• Sticker mismatch warning: Trunk/door stickers can be replaced—when buying, verify the stamped engine-bay VIN matches the windshield/MMI VIN before trusting paperwork.

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