Audi A5 8T Side Wing Mirror Electric Right O/S Brilliant Black Metallic - Y9B

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi A5 8T Side Wing Mirror Electric Right O/S Brilliant Black Metallic - Y9B in Brilliant Black Metallic – Y9B is an original, electrically operated body component designed for the right side of the vehicle. It ensures a precise fit to the body lines of the Audi A5 8T and color consistency with the factory paint, facilitating an aesthetic replacement of a damaged mirror without the need for additional painting.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-8T2857410AJ-BBL
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8T2857410AJ
• Substitutable numbers: 8T2857410AJ, 8T2 857 410 AJ
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Brilliant Black Metallic - Y9B
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for the Audi A5 8T

The presented mirror is dedicated to the Audi A5 8T generation model and is mounted on the right side of the vehicle. The design, based on Audi factory solutions, guarantees proper fitment with the door, correct adjustment geometry, and compatibility with the vehicle's original mounting points and electrical installation.

Thanks to the electric control, the driver can conveniently adjust the mirror position from inside the car, which improves ergonomics and safety during daily use, maneuvering, and driving in both urban and extra-urban traffic.

Brilliant Black Metallic – Y9B color and visual aspect

The mirror is finished in Brilliant Black Metallic – Y9B paint, characteristic of the Audi palette. The metallic black ensures consistency with the factory body finish, reducing the need for additional paint work after installation. This solution is particularly beneficial when replacing a component after a collision or parking damage, when a quick restoration of the vehicle's aesthetics is desired.

Choosing the correct mirror color is not only important for visual reasons but also affects the vehicle's resale value – maintaining a uniform paint coating is often verified by buyers and appraisers.

Functionality of the electric side wing mirror

The electric mirror control allows for precise adjustment of the field of view without the need for manual adjustment from the outside. This solution:

• facilitates quick adjustment of the mirror position to the driver's height and seating position,
• improves visibility in blind spots when changing lanes,
• increases comfort of use in urban conditions and on the road.

As a component from the Side wing mirrors group, this part has a direct impact on driving safety, enabling constant monitoring of the situation on the right side of the vehicle, especially during overtaking, avoiding obstacles, and parallel parking.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered mirror is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows for an economical replacement of a damaged component while maintaining the original Audi specification. Such components are often chosen for post-accident repairs when the priority is to combine proper functionality with a reasonable purchase cost.

Choosing an original, used mirror from the same model series reduces the risk of problems with fitment, installation, or the operation of the adjustment mechanism, which are typical for aftermarket replacements of uncertain origin.

Expansion and other Audi side wing mirrors

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as right and left mirrors, complete housings, or glass inserts, check the available parts in the Audi side wing mirrors category.

Where it is worth using used body components

When planning body repairs and replacing elements such as mirrors, bumpers, or moldings, many users consider using used parts, especially in the case of premium cars. In the context of more advanced modifications and the selection of components from higher equipment versions, the article describing the differences between standard and sports components, available here, may be helpful: BMW M Performance: what is the difference between BMW M components and regular ones?.