The second line from the top contains the conformity mark and the vehicle type approval number.
The third line from the top of the plate is the identification number, which is deciphered as follows: the first three letters, according to international standards, indicate the manufacturer's code; the next six digits are the car model; latin letter (or number) - model year; the last seven digits are the chassis number, for a passenger car it corresponds to the body number. In accordance with GOST R 51980-2002, the model year is defined as a conventional year specified by the manufacturer (usually following the actual year of manufacture of the vehicle). At AVTOVAZ OJSC, the start of the model year is set at October 1 of the calendar year. Thus, from January 1 to September 30, the model year corresponds to the actual year of vehicle production, and from October 1 to December 31, it corresponds to the year following the actual year of vehicle production.
The numbers in the columns indicate: E — the total permissible mass of the vehicle: F — the permissible mass with a trailer; G — permissible load on the front axle; H — permissible load on the rear axle.
The bottom line shows the version and configuration.
The number for spare parts corresponds to the serial number of the vehicle leaving the assembly line.
The engine model and number are stamped on the cylinder block boss to the left of the fuel pump.
The identification number is duplicated on the lower shelf of the air intake box and on the connector of the left rear wheel arch (for cars with a sedan body), and on cars with a station wagon body - on the reinforcement of the rear floor panel (behind the back seat).