Audi A3 8P Rear Door Sill Cover Moulding Strip Trim Right O/S Lava Grey - Z7L

Audi A3 8P Rear Door Sill Cover Moulding Strip Trim Right O/S Lava Grey - Z7L is an original trim component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle body. It provides an aesthetic finish to the door sill, protects the entry edge of the rear passenger compartment, and helps maintain a consistent appearance with the Lava Grey Pearl Effect paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8P4853964A-LAG
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P4853964A
• Substitutable numbers: 8P4853964A, 8P4 853 964 A
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Lava Grey Pearl Effect - Z7L
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The offered door sill moulding is dedicated to the rear right side of the Audi A3 8P generation body. Its placement on the vehicle has been factory-engineered to ensure the component fits precisely against the door edge and sill, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of leaks or improper alignment.

As a part from the Doors and door panels group, the moulding works in conjunction with the outer door skin, seals, and sill components, creating a visually and functionally cohesive protective system in the lower body area.

Color and finish

The moulding is factory-finished in Lava Grey Pearl Effect - Z7L, which allows for a uniform look with other body elements in this color. The pearl effect paint provides a characteristic depth of color and a better match to the original Audi finish, without the need for additional painting when the color is correctly matched.

Such a finish is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs or localized body restoration, where consistency of shade and paint structure with adjacent panels is essential.

Characteristics of the used part

The door sill moulding comes from dismantling, which means it is a used original Audi component. Such parts are often chosen for repairs because they retain factory geometry, correct mounting points, and material compatibility with other body elements.

In practice, this translates to:

• easier fitment to the existing sill and door structure,
• preservation of factory body lines,
• reduction of preparatory work during installation.

Before installation, a standard inspection of the surface and preparation of the mounting points in accordance with the service procedure for the Audi A3 8P is recommended.

Use in repairs and restoration

The rear right door sill moulding in Lava Grey Pearl Effect is suitable both for local repairs of sill damage and for broader restoration of the side body section. Thanks to its factory color finish, it can significantly shorten repair time, reducing the scope of paint work to a minimum or eliminating it entirely if the remaining elements are in good condition.

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

Support in choosing parts

Selecting the right body component from the secondary market often involves a decision between refurbishment and installing a used component. To better understand the differences between these solutions and to plan your repair consciously, it is worth reading our guide: Refurbished or used original – which part to choose for repairs?. This will allow you to assess when a used door sill moulding will be the optimal choice in terms of technical and economic aspects.