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Paint Code Location

Audi Paint Code

Find where the paint code is located on your Audi vehicle.

Where to Find the Paint Code on a Audi

Audi vehicles have 4 known paint code locations.

Most Common
1

Trunk Area — Spare Tire Well

Check inside the trunk, around the spare tire area. The code is on a paper tag/sticker.

Same location pattern as VW (both VAG group). Paper sticker can be under the mat.

2

Trunk Deck Lid (Underside)

Check the underside of the trunk deck lid.

Alternative location.

3

Inside Rear Compartment / Under Mat

Check under the trunk floor mat or inside the rear compartment.

The paper sticker may be hidden under the carpet.

4

Service Booklet — First Page

A sticker on the first page of the service booklet contains the same paint code information.

Useful backup if the trunk sticker is damaged.

Audi Paint Code Format

Code Pattern

2-4 characters, letter/number combination (e.g., LY7G)

Prefix:L (Lack = German for Paint)

Example Codes

LY7G (Quartz Gray Metallic)

Audi uses the same VAG coding system as VW. Codes are typically 2-4 characters, often starting with 'L'. Can be numbers only or a letter/number combination.

Audi Paint Code Photos & Diagrams

7images showing paint code locations, labels, and diagrams

Tips for Finding Your Audi Code

Label Type:Paper tag/sticker in trunk area

  • Same VAG group system as VW — paper stickers that can deteriorate
  • Check the service booklet if the trunk sticker is unreadable
  • Code typically starts with 'L' prefix
  • Boot area is the primary place to look — under lid, rear compartment, under mat, spare tire well

Audi Paint Code Location — Complete Guide

Finding the paint code on your Audi is the first step to ordering the correct touch up paint. The most common location for Audi vehicles is the trunk area — spare tire well. This guide covers all known paint code locations, code format patterns, and helpful tips specific to Audi vehicles.

Audi uses a unique paint code format that may include letters, numbers, and special characters. The exact format helps identify not only the base color but also the specific paint formulation used at the factory. When ordering touch up paint, it's important to include the complete code — including any prefix or suffix — to ensure an exact color match.

Once you've found your Audi paint code, you can search for it on TouchUpGo to find your exact color. Every TouchUpGo kit includes factory-matched base coat, clear coat, primer, and our Correct N Clear blending solution for a professional-quality repair.

Need help? Browse our Audi touch up paint colors or visit our paint code location guide for other brands.