Audi A3 8P Sportback Quarter Window Glass Rear Left N/S Tinted AS3 8P4845299C

Audi A3 8P Sportback Quarter Window Glass Rear Left N/S Tinted is an original body component designed for installation in the rear left section of the vehicle. The AS3 tinted glass improves driving comfort by reducing interior heat buildup and increasing passenger privacy. It is a practical solution for drivers who want to maintain a consistent body appearance and ensure a secure, stable fit for the side bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8P4845299C
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P4845299C
• Substitutable numbers: 8P4845299C, 8P4 845 299 C
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Car Glass

Purpose and function of the glass

The presented quarter window glass has been specifically designed for the Sportback body style, ensuring a precise fit to the car's side profile. Its placement in the rear left section of the vehicle ensures proper closure of the passenger compartment and a stable connection to the roof panel and body pillars. This maintains structural rigidity and correct glazing geometry.

The AS3 tinted glass helps reduce sunlight and radiation penetration, which translates into a more comfortable temperature inside the cabin. At the same time, the glass maintains appropriate transparency and visibility, supporting safe vehicle operation.

Benefits of using AS3 tinted glass

Using AS3-type glass in the side quarter window provides a number of practical benefits:

• reduced interior heating on sunny days,
• increased privacy for rear-seat passengers,
• reduced glare and improved visual comfort,
• consistent, aesthetic appearance of the side body line.

For owners of models from years that are increasingly classified as youngtimers, such a window is a valuable element for restoring the car's original character. In the context of long-term use, tinted glass also helps protect upholstery and interior elements from excessive fading.

Installation characteristics and fitment

The glass is prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates service work and allows for compliance with the original body geometry. Placement in the rear zone on the left side of the vehicle requires precise seating in the frame and proper sealing to ensure airtightness and the absence of unwanted noise while driving.

As an element from the Car windows group, the product works with factory seals and trim strips provided for the given model. Proper fitment translates into aesthetic alignment with other windows and the maintenance of a uniform glazing line.

Use in restoration and modernization

The used quarter window glass is a good choice for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged glass, or gradual body restoration. It allows for the restoration of full functionality to the side of the body without the need for structural interference. This solution is particularly interesting for those who want to maintain the original character of the car while optimizing service costs.

If you are planning a comprehensive refresh of your car from the 1998–2012 era, it is worth checking out the guide on our blog: how used parts can rejuvenate a youngtimer and help in conscious body restoration. You will find practical tips there regarding the selection of glass and body components.

Support in selection and other glass elements

When replacing the side quarter window, it is worth paying attention to the condition of other glazing and seals to avoid differences in shade and tint level. If you are planning a wider range of bodywork, check out other products from the Car windows available for your model category to complete a consistent set of glass elements.