Audi PR Codes by VIN
Decode the PR option codes an Audi was built with by VIN — checked free, and only $9.99 if we find detailed build data for that exact car.
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What is a Audi PR Code?
PR codes (from the German Primärschlüssel, "primary key") are the Volkswagen Group's factory option codes — short alphanumeric codes used across Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche that document each installed option, from S line trim and quattro drivetrain to individual packages. Audi, like the rest of VW Group, doesn't publish a public per-VIN Monroney or option lookup, so CarWhere reconstructs the PR-code configuration from licensed VIN-level build data when it exists for the VIN, decoded for that exact car. It's a research aid, not an original Audi document.
How to read PR codes
PR codes appear as a block of short alphanumeric codes, each mapping to one factory option or specification. The full block is the car's complete build; decoding it means matching each code to what it represents for that model and year. On their own the codes are opaque, so a per-VIN decode is what makes them readable.
Where to find the PR codes
- • The vehicle data sticker (PR-Nummern), often in the service booklet, spare-wheel well, or trunk floor
- • The Audi/myAudi owner services, where available for a registered vehicle
- • A CarWhere build sheet, reconstructed and decoded from licensed VIN-level build data for the exact VIN
Common options these codes represent
These are examples of what PR codes map to — the exact codes and options on a specific car are decoded from that VIN's build data, not from this list. Data density varies by model year and specific VIN.
Why the PR codes matter
Audi bundles a wide range of independently selected equipment onto its trims — S line appearance packages, quattro all-wheel drive (standard on some models, optional on others), Bang & Olufsen audio, adaptive air suspension, and driver-assistance packages. Whether a specific A4, Q5, or Q7 actually has quattro or a given package installed can materially change how it drives and what it's worth, which is exactly what the PR codes confirm.
Sources & limitations
CarWhere does not publish a static code-to-meaning dictionary — a specific VIN's codes are decoded from licensed VIN-level build data matched to that exact VIN, not to the model in general. Coverage varies by brand, model year, and specific VIN; some VINs return a full option breakdown, others return partial data, and some return no usable build record, in which case you are not charged. This CarWhere build sheet is reconstructed from available VIN-level build data. It is not an official Audi build sheet, Monroney label, or factory certificate.
FAQ
What are Audi PR codes?
PR codes (Primärschlüssel) are the Volkswagen Group factory option codes — short alphanumeric codes, used across Audi, VW, and Porsche, that identify each installed option and specification.
Can I decode Audi PR codes by VIN for free?
Checking whether detailed build data exists for your VIN is free and happens before you pay anything. The full decoded build sheet is $9.99 one-time only if that data is found — no subscription.
Where is the PR-code sticker located?
The vehicle data sticker listing the PR-Nummern is often found in the service booklet, the spare-wheel well, or on the trunk floor.
Is this an official Audi document?
This CarWhere build sheet is reconstructed from available VIN-level build data. It is not an official Audi build sheet, Monroney label, or factory certificate.
Do PR codes include accident or title history?
No. Accident history, title brands, odometer history, prior-owner count, and service records are not included. Use a dedicated vehicle history provider, the free NICB VINCheck, or your state titling agency for those.