The second line from the top contains the conformity mark and the vehicle type approval number.
The third line from the top in the plate - identification number - 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; letter of the Latin alphabet (or a number) - model year; the last seven digits are the chassis number, for a passenger car, corresponding to the body number. In accordance with GOST R 51980-2002, the model year is defined as a conditional year indicated by the manufacturer (usually following the actual year of manufacture of the vehicle). In OJSC «AVTOVAZ» The start of the model year is set on October 1 of the calendar year. Thus, from January 1 to September 30, the model year corresponds to the actual year of manufacture of the car, and from October 1 to December 31, corresponds to the year following the actual manufacture of the car.
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 equipment.
The number for spare parts corresponds to the serial number of the car leaving the assembly line.
The engine model and number are stamped on the lug of the cylinder block 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 vehicles with a body "sedan"), and on vehicles with a body "station wagon" - on the rear floor panel reinforcement (behind the back seat).