Audi A1 8X Door Front Right O/S 3-Door Variant Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q

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 A1 8X Door Front Right O/S 3-Door Variant Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front right side of a 3-door body. The factory Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q color allows for consistent matching with the vehicle's existing paintwork without the need for color adjustment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8X3831052B-SCB
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8X3831052B
• Substitutable numbers: 8X3831052B, 8X3 831 052 B
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for Audi A1 8X

The presented component has been designed specifically for the Audi A1 8X generation 3-door body, intended for the front right side. This ensures the preservation of factory geometry, correct character lines, and compatibility with the original hinges, lock, window, and seals provided for this model. As a result, the door maintains proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, which facilitates gap adjustment and reduces the need for additional bodywork corrections.

Design characteristics and color

The front right door for the Audi A1 8X 3-door version is a complete side panel for the driver and passenger cabin area. The construction, designed on the factory production line, ensures appropriate side rigidity and the ability to properly handle loads resulting from daily use. The applied Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q paint is a characteristic metallic shade from the Audi palette, which allows for aesthetic integration of the component into the body without tonal differences resulting from the use of a different base color.

The metallic paint coating promotes an even distribution of light reflections on the door surface, which is particularly important when connecting with adjacent body elements. Proper surface preparation and the preservation of the factory paint structure facilitate potential local paint corrections if required after installation.

Function in the body structure and installation aspects

As a component from the Doors and door panels group, this panel plays a key role in side cabin protection and in ensuring proper closing and sealing of the interior. The placement on the vehicle on the front right side means it works with the factory hinge and lock mounting points, which allows for the preservation of the original functionality of the opening and closing mechanism.

During installation, it is important to precisely align the door relative to the pillars and rocker panels to ensure even gaps and proper seal pressure. The original design facilitates this process because the mounting points and edge shapes are consistent with the manufacturer's factory specifications. The used nature of the component allows for the reuse of the part in the vehicle while maintaining functional and aesthetic utility after proper preparation.

Benefits of using original Audi doors

Using the original front right door in Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q for the Audi A1 8X brings a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory body line and stylistic consistency with other body elements,
• easier matching with existing door equipment (window, lock, handle, wiring harness),
• color consistency with the original vehicle paint, limiting the scope of potential paintwork,
• maintenance of the side rigidity in the cabin area as intended by the manufacturer.

Thanks to this solution, a technically correct post-accident repair or replacement of a damaged body element is possible without interfering with the vehicle's load-bearing structure.

Part selection by numbers and vehicle compatibility

When selecting a door for a specific Audi A1 8X unit, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the body version, installation side, and paint code. Verifying these parameters minimizes the risk of purchasing an incompatible element and speeds up the repair process. Additionally, comparing manufacturer markings and catalog data can be helpful to confirm full compatibility with a specific vehicle configuration.

If you want to deepen your knowledge on verifying component compatibility based on manufacturer markings and paint codes, it is worth using the practical tips contained in the article Risk-free online parts shopping – 5 proven ways to verify component compatibility by OEM numbers and paint codes, which describes, among other things, methods for selecting body elements based on catalog data.

Expanding repairs in the side body area

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