Skoda Octavia Mk2 Door Trim Protection Strip Cover Front Left N/S Race Blue F5W

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Skoda Octavia Mk2 Door Trim Protection Strip Cover Front Left N/S Race Blue is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the front left door. It provides an aesthetic finish to the side of the bodywork and additional protection for the paint surface against minor operational damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1Z0853517A-RAB
• Mark: Skoda
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1Z0853517A
• Substitutable numbers: 1Z0853517A, 1Z0 853 517 A
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Race Blue Metallic - F5W
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The presented strip has been designed specifically for the second-generation Skoda Octavia, intended for the front left door. Its task is to protect the side area against minor impacts, abrasions, and typical signs of use, while maintaining a consistent stylistic line of the bodywork.

Thanks to its factory profile, the strip fits the door contours, which facilitates installation and allows for an even gap relative to other body components. This is particularly important during post-accident repairs or when replacing individual body components.

Race Blue Metallic color scheme

The component is finished in the Race Blue Metallic shade, characteristic of sport-styled Skoda models. The metallic paint coating emphasizes the vehicle's side line, and the correctly matched shade allows for visual consistency with other body panels in the same color.

For body shops and users who care about vehicle aesthetics, this means the possibility of replacing the strip without the need for additional painting of the entire element, provided that the other body parts have retained the factory color in this code.

Installation characteristics

The strip is intended for installation in the factory location on the front door on the driver's side (left side of the vehicle when looking in the direction of travel). The design of the component is adapted to the original mounting points in the Skoda Octavia Mk2 door, which allows for:

• maintaining the correct geometry relative to the door edges,
• reducing the need for additional adjustments,
• achieving a consistent transition between the strip and other elements of the side bodywork.

This type of solution is particularly beneficial for precise repairs, where both correct fitment and the repeatability of the factory appearance are important.

Condition and use in repairs

The component comes from disassembly and is offered as a used part, which represents a reasonable compromise between the cost of repair and maintaining the original build quality. This type of component will work well for:

• local repairs after a collision or door abrasion,
• restoring the vehicle to a state close to factory condition after previous modifications,
• replacing missing side bodywork elements.

For users planning a wider range of bodywork in the area of doors and sills, using an original strip allows for maintaining visual consistency and the correct alignment of the vehicle's side line.

Configuration expansion and related elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your Skoda and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Skoda protective and decorative strips category.

When selecting used body components, especially in projects related to visual tuning or building a car after damage, it is worth paying attention to common mistakes when buying second-hand parts – you will find practical tips in the article Buying used car parts • Most common mistakes when choosing tuning parts.