How to Find the Build Date of an Audi

Obtaining Build Year from VIN
1. Obtain the vehicle's VIN from the dashboard, a body panel, or the Audi's engine bay. Newer Audis have a display window for the VIN at the lower driver's side corner of the windshield.
2. Count out to the 10th character in the VIN and note its value.
3. The 10th character identifies the model year by providing a letter, or number. For example, 1997 is represented by the letter 'V', 1998 is represented by 'W', 1999 is represented by 'X', 2000 by 'Y', 2001 is '1', 2002 is '2', and so on.
Obtaining Build Date from Specifications Sheet
4. Locate the specifications sheet for your Audi in one of the door jams. If your car is a coupe, it is most likely located in the driver's side door jam. If it's a sedan, check the rear door jams.
5. Locate the 'Build Date' field on the specifications sheet
6. Note the month and year printed on the specifications sheet in the 'Build Date' field.