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2021 Audi Q7 Quattro Premium Plus specifications

Build WA1LXAF7-M · 3L 6cyl · All-wheel drive · Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)

Explore the specifications recorded for VIN pattern WA1LXAF7-M. Start here to understand this version, then check the full VIN for an individual car.

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NHTSA vPIC decode · Pattern-level specifications

  • Decoded Sep 9, 2026
  • 5,708 known VINs
  • 99 listings reported active
Stylized illustration of a suv / crossover body type
SUV / crossover body style · generic illustration, not this exact model
Engine
3L 6cyl
Power
335 hp
Transmission
Automatic
Drive
All-wheel drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), 4-door
Seats
7
Weight class
Class 2E
Median asking price
$26,455

The essentials, explained

Engine, transmission & body specifications

As filed by Audi with NHTSA for this VIN pattern. Fields the filing does not record are left out entirely — a missing row means no recorded value, not a missing feature.

Engine

Displacement
3 L
Cylinders
6
Engine model
55 TFSI (3.0T)
Engine manufacturer
Audi
Turbocharged
Yes
Horsepower
335 hp
Fuel type
Gasoline
Electrification
Mild hybrid

Drivetrain

Drive type
All-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic
Forward speeds
8

Body & chassis

Body class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
NHTSA body type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors
4
Seats
7
Seat rows
2
Manufacturer
AUDI AG

Weight rating

GVWR class
Class 2E
GVWR
6,001–7,000 lb

Gross vehicle weight rating is the loaded ceiling set by the manufacturer, not the car's own weight.

Driver assistance in the recorded decode

  • Forward collision warning Standard
  • Crash imminent braking Standard
  • Lane departure warning Standard
  • Lane keeping assistance Optional
  • Adaptive cruise control Optional
  • Blind spot warning Standard

Systems the filing does not record are not listed above. Check the window sticker of the exact car before you rely on any single feature.

The market for this VIN pattern

What are sellers asking?

Asking prices from dealer listings associated with this VIN pattern in the United States. Mileage, condition, options and location can change the value of an individual vehicle.

$26,455 median asking price · 108 listings · as of Sep 6, 2026

2nd percentile $20,425 98th percentile $35,463

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Put the model year in context

Compare asking prices by model year

Explore 2 model years with VIN prefix WA1LXAF7. These are different vehicles: price differences also reflect mileage, condition, equipment and the listings available. They are not a depreciation forecast.

Median asking prices · bars begin at $0

2020 $22,437
2021 $26,455

Highlighted: 2021, the model year on this page. Prices and update dates are specific to each linked year.

How this VIN pattern is read

A 17-character VIN carries two kinds of information: what was built, and which one it is. This page is the first kind — the nine highlighted positions.

VIN positions 1 through 8 read WA1LXAF7 and position 10 reads M. Those nine characters define this build. Position 9 and positions 11 through 17 describe the check digit, assembly plant and production sequence; they are not part of this pattern.

Positions Characters What they encode
1–3 WA1 AUDI AG · World manufacturer identifier
4–8 LXAF7 Model, body style, engine and restraint system
9 × Check digit — computed per vehicle, not part of the build
10 M Model year — 2021
11 × Assembly plant
12–17 ×××××× Production sequence number, unique to each vehicle

NHTSA safety ratings

Crash-test ratings apply to the tested vehicle configuration, not automatically to every version of this model.

Tested vehicle: 2021 Audi Q7 SUV AWD

Side crash

★★★★★ 5 / 5

Rollover

★★★★ ★ 4 / 5

9 recall campaigns are recorded for the 2021 Q7. Recalls are issued per VIN range — check the VIN of the car you are looking at, not the model.

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History of the exact car

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Recall status

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Condition & equipment

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One configuration · Connected vehicle records

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These patterns share the same recorded specifications for this model year. Their individual vehicles, equipment options and histories can still differ.

5,829 known VINs across 2 patterns. Counts reflect each pattern’s latest recorded snapshot.

Prices above are separate samples for each pattern. They have not been averaged into a configuration-wide price.

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5,708 known VINs for this pattern

Every VIN we have decoded to WA1LXAF7-M is associated with this pattern in our records. Shared specifications do not mean shared history, condition or installed options.

  • 5,708 Known VINs
  • 99 Listings reported active
  • 108 Priced listings
  • $26,455 Median asking

Vehicles of this build

A fixed sample of 8 known vehicles associated with this pattern — each with its own history page. The sample refreshes quarterly, not nightly, so it stays put between visits.

Browse all 16 VIN record groups

Groups use a stable internal sorting key. Their labels are not VIN characters, locations or model variants.

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Neighboring configurations

Other factory configurations of the Q7, each with its own recorded specifications. The set is fixed by the VIN patterns themselves, so it does not shuffle as prices or inventory move.

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Useful answers, without the guesswork

2021 Audi Q7: specification questions

What engine code is recorded for WA1LXAF7-M?

The recorded engine model is 55 TFSI (3.0T). This is pattern-level data; confirm the installed engine on a vehicle that may have been modified.

Is this an original window sticker?

No. This page summarizes decoded VIN-pattern specifications. An original sticker or build record is needed to verify the optional equipment of a particular car.

Are the known VINs a production total?

No. These are VINs observed in our records. The count does not establish total production or rarity.

Does a missing specification mean the feature is absent?

No. Missing fields mean that a value is not recorded in this decode. Check the individual vehicle and its manufacturer documentation.

Where this data comes from

Specification fields are decoded from the manufacturer's filings in the NHTSA vPIC database, keyed on VIN positions 1–8 and 10. We publish the filed values as they stand and leave out anything the filing does not record.

Prices are asking prices from 108 live dealer listings decoded to this build , last updated September 6, 2026 . They are what sellers ask, not what buyers paid.

Vehicle counts come from the 5,708 VINs of this build we have seen in dealer inventory. They are a sample of the road population, not a production figure.

About the NHTSA vPIC data source ↗

Pattern decode updated September 9, 2026.