Audi PR Codes by VIN: Decoder & List of Common Codes
Every Audi is built to a list of three-character PR codes tied to its VIN. Here's how to read them, which ones to check when you buy, and how to decode every PR code of your Audi.
- PR codes are Audi's factory codes for a car's equipment, three characters each:
8G4is Matrix beam headlights,KS1the head-up display. - They come in families, so they also show what a car was built without:
KS0means no head-up display,1D0no trailer hitch. - The codes are printed on the vehicle data sticker, but only as bare codes without descriptions.
- Your BuildVIN report lists every PR code of your Audi with Audi's own description, in minutes.
What are Audi PR codes?
Audi records the equipment of every car as a list of PR codes. Each code is three characters, letters and digits, and stands for one item: an assistance system, the seats, the lights, the sound system, the wheels. Together they describe exactly how that car was built.
Because the list belongs to one VIN, it describes your car, not the model in general. Parts departments use the same codes to find the right part for a car.
Audi uses the same PR code system as Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT and CUPRA. See our guides to Volkswagen PR codes, Škoda PR codes and SEAT PR codes.
How to read Audi PR codes
- One code, one item:
7X5is Park assist,4E7the power-closing tailgate. - Codes come in families, one code per family. That is why the list also shows what is missing:
4D3is front seat ventilation,4D0no seat ventilation. - The same feature can have several codes for different versions: adaptive cruise control appears as
8T3,8T4,8T5or8T8. - Trim packages have codes too:
WQSis the S line Sports package andPQDthe S line exterior package.
The most common PR codes on real Audi build sheets
How often each option appears in the Audi reports we have delivered. The text is Audi's own, and the code is the PR code your report lists next to it.
| Option | Code | Cars with it |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis and performance | ||
| Four-corner air suspension with electronic damping control | 1BK | 16% |
| Rear differential Torque Vectoring | GH2 | 16% |
| Packages and lines | ||
| S line Sports package | WQS | 14% |
| Sound | ||
| Sound package "branded" | 9VS | 40% |
| Lights | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | QQ2 | 48% |
| LED headlamps | 8IT | 43% |
| Matrix beam headlights | 8G4 | 33% |
| Driver assistance | ||
| With traffic sign recognition | QR9 | 50% |
| Lane change assist system | 7Y1 | 46% |
| With front and rear view camera system and two side cameras | KA6 | 42% |
| Infotainment and displays | ||
| High navigation system | 7UG | 67% |
| Head-up display | KS1 | 31% |
| Comfort | ||
| Power-adjustable lumbar support in front seats | 7P1 | 76% |
| Tailgate/trunk lid power closing | 4E7 | 61% |
| Individually controlled front seat heating | 4A3 | 54% |
| Interior | ||
| Leather multi-function sports steering wheel | 1XP | 22% |
| Exterior and towing | ||
| Black roof rails | 3S2 | 28% |
| Bright roof rails | 3S1 | 24% |
Where to find the PR codes on your Audi
The PR codes are printed on the vehicle data sticker, usually in the boot near the spare wheel well and in the service booklet. They are printed as bare codes without descriptions, and stickers fade, peel or go missing. The VIN is all you need: your report lists every code in plain words.
Is it a real S line?
S line bumpers, badges and wheels can be fitted later, so the look alone proves nothing. A factory S line has its own PR codes:
WQSS line Sports package.PQDS line exterior package.
If an advert says S line, the PR codes show whether the car was built that way.
What to check on a used Audi before you buy
Sellers often list equipment from memory, and some options are expensive to add later. These are worth confirming in the PR codes. The share shows how many of the Audis in our reports have them.
| Equipment | PR code | Cars with it |
|---|---|---|
| Air suspension with electronic damping control | 1BK | 16% |
| Rear sport differential (torque vectoring) | GH2 | 16% |
| Matrix beam headlights | 8G4 | 33% |
| Head-up display | KS1 | 31% |
| Lane change assist | 7Y1 | 46% |
| Front, rear and side cameras | KA6 | 42% |
| 360-degree cameras | PCZ | 8% |
| Front seat ventilation | 4D3 | 12% |
| Night vision | 9R1 | 6% |
| Dynamic steering | 1N7 | 9% |
| Bang & Olufsen premium sound system | PYH | 5% |
| Trailer hitch | 1D6 | 4% |
If a feature in the advert has no matching PR code, ask the seller about it before you pay.
What you get in your BuildVIN report
Decode your Audi PR codes in 3 steps
- Enter the 17-character VIN in the form at the top of this page. You find it on the registration document and at the bottom of the windscreen. On most Audis it starts with WAU, WA1 or WUA.
- Pay securely by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna or Revolut Pay.
- Get your report by email in minutes, ready to read on screen or to print.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Audi PR code?
A three-character factory code for one item of equipment, for example 8G4 (Matrix beam headlights) or KS1 (head-up display). Codes come in families, so some record what was not fitted, like KS0 (no head-up display). Your report lists every PR code of your Audi with Audi's own description.
Where can I find the PR codes on my Audi?
On the vehicle data sticker, usually in the boot near the spare wheel well and in the service booklet, as bare codes without descriptions. If the sticker is missing or unreadable, the VIN is all you need: your report lists every code in plain words.
Can I decode my Audi's PR codes from the VIN?
Yes. Enter the VIN in the form at the top of this page. Your report lists every PR code of your Audi with Audi's own description, all OEM data straight from the source, as two PDFs by email in minutes.
Do the PR codes show if an Audi is a real S line?
Yes. A factory S line has its own PR codes, such as WQS (S line Sports package) or PQD (S line exterior package). Bumpers, badges and wheels fitted later do not appear in the PR codes.
Why does the list include equipment my car does not have?
PR codes come in families, one code per family, so some codes record what was not fitted, such as KS0 (no head-up display) or 1D0 (no trailer hitch). That helps when you buy: it shows clearly what a car lacks.
What if my car can't be found?
Then you get your money back. If we can't find your car's factory data, we refund the whole payment.
Audi models we decode most
Each model page shows the options, colours and model years found in our reports for that model.