Skoda Octavia Mk3 Front Centre Console Ashtray Storage Silver 5E2863077B

Skoda Octavia Mk3 Front Centre Console Ashtray Storage is a practical interior accessory that combines the function of an ashtray with a convenient storage space for small items. This component from the Centre and roof consoles group has been designed to ensure a cohesive cockpit look and convenient access for both the driver and the front passenger. Using an OEM component allows for a cost-effective yet aesthetic replacement of a worn or damaged part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-5E2863077B
• Mark: Skoda
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5E2863077B
• Substitutable numbers: 5E2863077B, 5E2 863 077 B
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Centre Console Assembly
• Category: Centre & Overhead Consoles

Purpose and fitment for the Skoda Octavia Mk3

The presented item is designed for installation in the front part of the centre console in the third-generation Skoda Octavia (Mk3) model. Its placement in the front zone ensures easy access for both the driver and the passenger, and the design, matched to the factory interior layout, allows for maintaining the original cockpit lines. As an original Skoda component, the ashtray storage is perfectly fitted to the other console elements, which reduces the risk of unwanted play, squeaking, or issues with the lid closing. This makes the installation predictable and the visual effect consistent with the rest of the equipment.

Construction, functionality, and colour scheme

The element combines the function of a lockable ashtray and a practical storage compartment for small items such as coins, keys, or small accessories. This type of solution improves interior ergonomics, allowing you to keep the front console area tidy and reduce distracting clutter in the cabin. The silver finish gives the interior a modern, orderly character and blends well with the typical decors used in the Skoda Octavia Mk3. Using a factory component allows for maintaining a uniform colour scheme and material texture, which is particularly important when replacing interior parts partially.

Benefits of using an original centre console

Choosing a used, original ashtray storage for the centre console offers several practical advantages:

• maintaining the factory look of the interior without the need for modifications or fitting aftermarket replacements,
• ergonomic access in the front cockpit zone, improving daily usability,
• colour and material consistency with other centre console elements,
• reasonable cost compared to new components while maintaining OEM functionality. For users who care about keeping the interior in a condition close to factory-new, using an original element from the Centre and roof consoles group is a technically safe and aesthetically predictable solution.

Condition, installation, and service application

The product is offered as a used part, making it an attractive option for post-accident repairs, replacing worn-out elements, or restoring the interior to full functionality after intensive use. A used OEM component allows for reduced service costs while maintaining proper fitment to the vehicle's structure. The ashtray storage intended for installation in the front part of the vehicle is particularly useful in situations where the existing element has suffered mechanical damage, wear and tear, or does not close properly. Replacing it with an original centre console module restores full functionality to this area and improves the overall perception of the interior.

Expanding the Skoda centre console area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the centre console area in your Skoda and need other elements from the same group, such as additional storage compartments, decorative panels, or organizational modules, check the available parts in the Skoda centre and roof consoles category. For drivers interested in a broader approach to interior upgrades and the selection of used electrical and electronic components, a guide on choosing modules and sensors from the secondary market may be helpful – you can find it in the article Used automotive electronics on board – why is it worth choosing second-hand ECU modules and sensors?.