Where is the factory nameplate located on the old Audi A6L?
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The factory nameplate of the old Audi A6L is located on the passenger door frame of the vehicle. Below is a related introduction to the vehicle nameplate: Introduction to the vehicle nameplate: Vehicle model, engine model, engine displacement, engine rated power, vehicle identification number, total mass, load capacity, factory serial number, manufacturing year, manufacturing country, manufacturer name, etc.; The vehicle nameplate is generally located at the front of the vehicle, in a position that is easy to observe, such as below the B-pillar; it is generally located on the inner wall of the engine compartment. Most are near the side wall of the driver's compartment on the rear wall of the engine bay, and some are on the side walls of the engine compartment. Information represented by the vehicle nameplate: The first digit represents the production country and region of the vehicle. The second to third digits represent the manufacturer and vehicle type. The fourth to eighth digits represent the vehicle's category, series, body, and engine type, among other information. The ninth digit represents the vehicle's check digit. The tenth digit indicates the production year of the vehicle. The eleventh digit is the assembly plant code of the vehicle. The twelfth to seventeenth digits represent the production serial number of the vehicle.
I've been driving an old Audi A6L for ten years and know the location of the VIN plate like the back of my hand. Most of the time, it's on the outside lower left corner of the windshield—the corner directly in front when you're in the driver's seat. There's a rectangular plate there displaying the VIN code and other numbers. If it's too dirty to read there, pop open the hood and check near the windshield area. You'll find a small metal plate on the engine firewall or near the radiator with detailed production information. I always used this to verify the car's originality when purchasing. The position might vary slightly depending on the model year—for example, pre-2004 C5 models often had it on the lower right corner, while later C6 versions moved it to the left. A flashlight helps spot it through dust. Memorizing this spot is crucial for used car inspections to avoid problem vehicles, and wiping it during routine maintenance prolongs the plate's lifespan.
