Most Audi TT RS VINs open with TRU (Hungary, 2013) or WUA (Germany, 2018). Position 11, the plant, reads 1; a 2022 TT RS carries N in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 1 recall campaign and 2 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Audi TT RS VIN
Here is a real 2021 Audi TT RS VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN WUAASAFVSM1901200 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Audi TT RS VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
The Audi TT RS VINs on record carry 2 different prefixes. The main one is TRU (Hungary, 2013–2013), then WUA (Germany, 2018–2018):
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRU | 2013–2013 | Hungary | Passenger Car | |
| WUA | 2018–2018 | Germany | Passenger Car |
Counted from 2 dated Audi TT RS VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Audi TT RS
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Audi TT RS has not yet outlived: its 7 years still map one-to-one. All 7 model years of the Audi TT RS, 2013 to 2022, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | N | — |
| 2021 | M | — |
| 2020 | L | — |
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Audi TT RS VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 8 VINs the Audi TT RS uses 7 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | A (63%) · B (25%) · C (13%) | 3 distinct |
| 5 — series | S (75%) · 3 (25%) | 2 distinct |
| 8 — engine | V (75%) · K (25%) | 2 distinct |
What a decoded Audi TT RS VIN gets you
Behind a Audi TT RS VIN: 2 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 1 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 2 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 22 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 7 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Audi TT RS
A Audi TT RS VIN normally opens with WUA; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Audi TT RS VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 1 recall campaign and 2 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Audi TT RS.
Why does my TT RS VIN start differently from another TT RS?
Because the Audi TT RS was built under several maker codes, by plant and period. Across the Audi TT RS VINs on record we see 2 of them: TRU (2013–2013), WUA (2018–2018). Each is genuine for its years.
What year is my TT RS by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2022 TT RS carries N, a 2021 TT RS carries M, a 2020 TT RS carries L.
Where was my TT RS built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 2 dated Audi TT RS VINs it reads 1 100%.
What does position 4 mean on a Audi TT RS VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 8 Audi TT RS VINs here, A is the most common character in position 4, on 63% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Audi TT RS check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with TRU or WUA. A plate that starts with anything else, or disagrees with the other copies of the number, needs documents checked before any money changes hands.
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