Audi A3 8V Door Front Left N/S 3-Door Variant Glacier White Pearl - S9R

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Audi A3 8V Door Front Left N/S 3-Door Variant Glacier White Pearl in Glacier White Pearl – S9R is an original body component from the Doors and body panels group, designed for the precise replacement of factory plating. This solution is for users who expect proper fitment with the bodywork, maintenance of the body lines, and compliance with factory paint specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8V3831051C-MGW
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V3831051C
• Substitutable numbers: 8V3831051C, 8V3 831 051 C
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Glacier White Pearl - S9R
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The offered item is a complete front driver-side door, dedicated to the 3-door variant of the Audi A3 8V generation. The structure is prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates bodywork and assembly, and allows for maintaining the correct body geometry. Thanks to the preservation of the original door shape, it is possible to properly set the gaps relative to the fender, sill, and pillar, which is important for both aesthetics and the tightness and acoustics of the interior.

Color and paint layer

The door is finished in Glacier White Pearl – S9R, which is the pearl white used by the factory in the Audi A3 8V. This type of paint coating allows in many cases to limit the scope of painting work to a minimum, especially when the vehicle has the same paint code. The pearl structure of the paint ensures visual consistency with other body elements, while at the same time making it easier to maintain a uniform light reflection along the entire length of the vehicle's side.

Technical characteristics and installation

The front left door is designed as a load-bearing element for windows, locks, hinges, and seals, which is why its proper fitment affects the comfort of using the vehicle. The original construction ensures:

• stable mounting on hinges at factory body points,
• proper cooperation with the lock and handle mechanism,
• the possibility of transferring equipment from the previous door (e.g., upholstery, accessories) in accordance with the configuration of a specific car model.

The item comes from a used vehicle, which is typical for the used body parts segment. Before installation, standard bodywork verification and adjustment to the specific car are recommended, taking into account the setting of hinges and the lock.

Practical application and benefits

Replacing the complete door is particularly beneficial in the case of collision damage, edge corrosion, or structural deformation, where local repair would be time-consuming or unprofitable. Using original doors in Glacier White Pearl – S9R allows you to:

• reduce the scope of filling and painting,
• maintain the factory side line of the body,
• preserve visual consistency with other body panels.

For body and paint shops as well as individual users, this means shorter repair time and a more predictable final result, especially in the case of demanding pearl coatings.

Integration with other Audi body elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as plating, panels, or other doors, check the available parts in the Audi Doors and body panels category.

For users interested in a broader approach to the topic of used body elements and optimizing repair costs, additional information on the advantages of choosing second-hand parts is provided in the article: Used car parts – a way for style and savings.