Audi A3 8P Door Trim Moulding Strip S-Line Rear Left N/S Akoya Silver - Y7H

Audi A3 8P Door Trim Moulding Strip S-Line Rear Left N/S Akoya Silver - Y7H in Meteor Grey Pearl Metallic is an original body component designed for installation on the rear left door of the S-Line version. It ensures a cohesive look for the side of the vehicle, maintaining the factory styling line and proper fitment to the door profile.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8P4853963-ASI
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P4853963
• Substitutable numbers: 8P4853963, 8P4 853 963
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Door
• Color: Meteor Grey Pearl Metallic - Z7H
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Application and body fitment

The offered moulding belongs to the Doors and door panels category and is designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The component was specifically engineered for the S-Line version, ensuring it retains the characteristic, dynamic profile and correct contours matched to the shape of the Audi A3 8P door.

The precise reproduction of the factory shape facilitates installation in place of the original moulding without the need for bodywork modifications. It is a practical solution when replacing a damaged part after a collision or while visually refreshing the side of the vehicle body.

Color and surface finish

The moulding is finished in the Meteor Grey Pearl Metallic – Z7H shade, which allows for consistency with the vehicle's paint in this color code. The pearlescent nature of the paint ensures uniform light reflection and an aesthetic transition between the moulding and the door surface.

For vehicles in the same color, the moulding can be installed without the need for repainting, which reduces repair time and costs. In the case of other body colors, the component serves as a solid base for preparation and painting according to an individual project.

Characteristics of the original Audi part

As an Audi brand component, the moulding maintains factory fitment parameters for the door, which translates into proper adhesion to the metal and stable mounting. The original geometry minimizes the risk of gaps, tension, or edges lifting after installation.

The product is sourced from dismantling, making it a reasonable choice for body repairs where compliance with factory specifications and cost control are important. It is a good solution for both post-accident repairs and gradual visual restoration of the car.

Service purpose and installation benefits

Installation of this moulding is particularly recommended when the original part is cracked, deformed, or shows signs of corrosion on the mounting edges. Replacement allows you to:

• restore the uniform side line of the vehicle body,
• reduce the need for body filler and straightening of the door metal,
• maintain the consistent look of the S-Line version after repair.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory moulding profile, it is also easier to achieve proper alignment with adjacent door and sill components, which is important for precise gap adjustment and the quality of the final paint job.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Audi and need other components from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or additional mouldings, check out the available parts in the Audi Doors and door panels category.

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