Vin checker
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Yil

Original Poster:

173 posts

168 months

Saturday 30th December 2017
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Hi, I'm trying to check the vin number on an S1 to find out build sheet. Can't find a website that works, any recommendations please?

PenelopaPitstop

2,481 posts

163 months

bmwcoder

10 posts

118 months

Monday 5th August 2019
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VAG + BMW + Mercedes check here https://vin.report/

andy43

13,240 posts

284 months

Thursday 8th August 2019
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Thought I'd bump this as I'm struggling! Not as easy as some other manufacturers...
I'm after a build/options list for a 2015 car and all the decoders I've tried don't seem to get much further than basic info.
On Audi's approved used site you can download a 4 page pdf for each car with full options listed - is there any way to achieve this level of info via the interweb?
TIA thumbup

Dr G

15,982 posts

272 months

Thursday 8th August 2019
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Yes, ask me. Just seen your email, I'll zip a build sheet back to you.

Despite the common answer "use one of a million online decoders" they simply do not work. I think a more likely result of using these is your chassis number ending up on a stolen, smashed, and glued together A7 somewhere in Siberia wink

andy43

13,240 posts

284 months

Thursday 8th August 2019
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Thank you Doctor. YHM smile

Dr G

15,982 posts

272 months

Friday 9th August 2019
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andy43 said:
On Audi's approved used site you can download a 4 page pdf for each car with full options listed - is there any way to achieve this level of info via the interweb?
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...and to answer this question yes, but not for free. Anyone can buy an erwin session but it is not user friendly and the interface has a bit of a learning curve. It's useful also to have a brochure to cross-check option codes against as the written descriptions are not helpful.

For example:
Spoiler roof - sunroof
Reinforced bumpers - full body colour coding
Comfort telephone - Audi phone box

The same system will show you service records (and any other technical data relating to the car you can think of).

andy43

13,240 posts

284 months

Friday 9th August 2019
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Dr G said:
andy43 said:
On Audi's approved used site you can download a 4 page pdf for each car with full options listed - is there any way to achieve this level of info via the interweb?
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...and to answer this question yes, but not for free. Anyone can buy an erwin session but it is not user friendly and the interface has a bit of a learning curve. It's useful also to have a brochure to cross-check option codes against as the written descriptions are not helpful.

For example:
Spoiler roof - sunroof
Reinforced bumpers - full body colour coding
Comfort telephone - Audi phone box

The same system will show you service records (and any other technical data relating to the car you can think of).
Funnily enough I've now got a period price list with all the options listed and priced as well as the full spec sheet with options codes for the car I'm interested in, and a service record confirmation.
Again, thank you, very hugely muchly appreciated beer

Dr G

15,982 posts

272 months

Saturday 10th August 2019
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Not at all smile

Deano_BMW

430 posts

216 months

Thursday 29th August 2019
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Did anyone find an online tool that works. Trying to do the same for a 2016 superb.

Tia

Dr G

15,982 posts

272 months

Thursday 29th August 2019
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There isn’t one, VAG VIN numbers don’t “decode” in that manner.

The only online one that does work is Skoda Erwin but it isn’t free, I only have an Audi licence unfortunately.

Deano_BMW

430 posts

216 months

Thursday 29th August 2019
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Thanks for the prompt response👍