Audi A4 B7 Front Door Left N/S Door Panel Cover Brilliant Red - Y3J

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 A4 B7 Front Left Door Brilliant Red - Y3J is an original body part from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the driver's side at the front of the vehicle. The original construction ensures proper fit to the body lines, and the distinctive Brilliant Red - Y3J color allows for visual consistency with other body panels.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8E0831051J-BRR
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8E0831051J
• Substitutable numbers: 8E0831051J, 8E0 831 051 J
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Brilliant Red - Y3J
• Rim width: 3
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Body Fitment

The presented door has been designed as a component to be installed in the front area, on the left side of the vehicle, which corresponds to the standard driver's door position in the Audi A4 B7 generation. Thanks to a design consistent with the original body specifications, proper contour lines, hinge mounting points, and the contact area with the fender, sill, and B-pillar are maintained.

Original origin from the Audi brand means compatibility with factory seals, locks, windows, and hardware, which facilitates the transfer of equipment from the old panel and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Brilliant Red - Y3J Color and Visual Aspect

The door is finished in the original Brilliant Red - Y3J color, characteristic of sportily styled Audi A4 B7 models. Maintaining the original paint shade can, in many cases, limit the scope of painting work, especially if other body elements have the same color code.

A uniform paint surface on a large side panel is crucial for the overall appearance of the car – a correctly matched door helps to avoid differences in shade and coating structure, which are often visible when repairs are performed on non-original parts.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is a key structural panel of the vehicle's side body, responsible for both passenger protection, proper window operation, and interior sealing. The part is prepared for installation at the standard mounting points provided by the manufacturer, which facilitates the work of the body and paint shop.

The product is offered as used, which in practice means it comes from dismantling and can be an economically justified alternative to a new body panel. Combined with proper surface preparation and potential paint correction, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and functional repair result.

Practical Application and Benefits of Installation

The use of an original front left door for the Audi A4 B7 is particularly beneficial in cases of:

• post-accident repairs in the driver's side area,
• correction of damage resulting from corrosion or previous body repairs,
• restoring factory-set gaps between the door, fender, and sill.

By maintaining the original panel geometry, it is possible to achieve proper closing, correct lock operation, and reduce air noise during driving. Additionally, the specified rim width in the vehicle's technical data may be relevant when assessing the entire body-wheel assembly, but the door panel itself remains an independent structural element that does not require intervention in the drivetrain.

Repair Extension and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the vehicle's side body area in your Audi and need other parts from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or door frames, check the available parts in the Audi Doors and door panels category.

If you are considering using dismantled body parts and want to better understand how to correctly select and prepare used body panels, it is worth reading the guide: Replacing Body Parts with Used Ones – Can Dismantled Body Parts Look Like New?