Where is the VIN number in Skoda Octavia (III [2013-2019])?

This guide covers the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) locations for the Skoda Octavia III produced between 2013 and 2019, including quick-to-check labels, glass plate locations, and the chassis stamping under the hood.

Chassis Number Locations

1) B-Pillar Sticker (Passenger Side)

• Where to look: Open the front passenger door and look at the lower section of the B-pillar (the center pillar between the front and rear doors). There’s a black manufacturer label; the VIN is printed at the top of the sticker.
• Access: Low difficulty, but it sits low on the pillar, so you’ll need to crouch and hold the phone square to the label.
• Note: This is shown on an LHD car—so “passenger side” means the right side of the vehicle.
• Tip: Because it’s low and awkward to read vertically, use your phone to scan it directly with ScanVin.app instead of copying characters by hand.

2) Windshield Tag (Visible VIN)

• Where to look: Look through the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side at a small VIN plate visible at the base of the dashboard.
• Access: Low difficulty, but reflections on the glass can make the characters hard to photograph clearly.
• Note: Best viewed from outside the car; angle your view to reduce reflections.
• Tip: If glare is washing out the digits, change your angle and capture it with your phone using ScanVin.app to avoid transcription mistakes.

3) Infotainment System (Software VIN)

• Where to look: On the center infotainment screen, navigate: press the physical CAR button → tap Setup (gear icon) → select/scroll to Service → find “Vehicle ID no.” (VIN shown at the top of the list).
• Access: Medium difficulty. The car must be powered (key on/ignition on) and screen glare or flicker can interfere with reading.
• Note: Useful when the car is locked or you can’t access stickers (fleet cars, dealership forecourt checks).
• Tip: If the screen flickers or reflects light, hold the phone steady and use the free VIN reader on ScanVin.app to OCR the text cleanly from the display.

4) Engine Bay Chassis Stamping (Strut Tower)

• Where to look: Open the hood and locate the VIN stamped into the metal on top of the right-hand front suspension turret (strut tower) (passenger side on LHD cars; opposite side on RHD cars).
• Access: Medium difficulty. The stamping is often dirty/oxidized and lighting under the hood is usually poor.
• Note: This is the “hard” VIN to fake compared to a sticker—worth checking when buying used.
• Tip: If the stamping is grimy or low-contrast, wipe it and shine a light, then use ScanVin.app with a quick camera scan to pick out faint characters more reliably.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is the VIN number of my Skoda Octavia III ( 2013 - YouTube

▶ Watch Skoda Octavia VIN Location Guide

• Shows the presenter opening the passenger door and pointing out the B-pillar manufacturer label where the VIN is printed.

Video Tutorial: How to Check VIN Number Via Car's System in Skoda Octavia III ...

▶ Watch Skoda Octavia VIN Location Guide

• Walks through the infotainment menu path (CAR → Setup → Service) to display “Vehicle ID no.” on-screen.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Stamped VIN is hard to read in the engine bay: Grease, dust, or light surface corrosion can hide the characters—scrub the area gently and use a flashlight before trying again.
• Windshield VIN won’t photograph clearly: Glass reflections and dashboard glare can wash out digits; change your angle (stand slightly left/right) and avoid direct sunlight.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN mismatch: A missing or damaged B-pillar label can happen after bodywork—always cross-check the sticker and at least one other VIN source before purchase/registration.

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