Audi A3 S3 8V 3 Door Seat Front Left N/S Interior Heated Leather Silver Grey

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Audi A3 S3 8V 3 Door Seat Front Left N/S Interior Heated Leather Silver Grey is an original interior component designed for installation on the passenger side in left-hand drive vehicles. The natural leather upholstery in a silver-grey shade allows you to restore the factory character of the cabin or perform a consistent retrofit to a higher interior specification. Thanks to the integrated seat and backrest heating, the seat improves driving comfort in colder conditions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8V3881805M
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V3881805M
• Substitutable numbers: 8V3881805M, 8V3 881 805 M
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Silver
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with Audi A3 / S3 8V

The presented seat has been designed specifically for the three-door versions of the Audi A3 and S3 8V generation, intended for the front left side of the cabin. The construction of the frame, rails, and mounting points complies with Audi factory standards, which facilitates installation in a vehicle equipped with original seat mounts.

The item is part of the Seats and Benches group, making it suitable for use both as a replacement for a damaged seat and for converting the interior to a leather, heated configuration. Using an original Audi seat reduces the risk of fitment issues and integration problems with the vehicle's electrical system.

Construction, material, and color

The seat is made of leather upholstery, which provides the combination of durability and ease of maintenance characteristic of Audi. The leather surface works well with factory seat heating systems, evenly distributing heat across the contact zone with the user.

The color, defined as Silver, is a light, silver-grey shade often found in premium Audi interior configurations. This tone:

• brightens the cabin and optically improves the spaciousness of the interior,
• complements dark dashboard plastics and door panels well,
• makes it easier to match with other upholstery elements in a similar color palette.

Seat functionality and user comfort

A key feature of this model is the integrated seat heating, which, when properly connected to the vehicle's electrical system, significantly increases driving comfort during the autumn and winter seasons. The heating system works with factory Audi controllers, provided the car is equipped for it or has been appropriately retrofitted.

The seat, as an OEM component, maintains the factory geometry of the seat base and backrest, which translates into predictable thigh and back support. This makes it possible to maintain ergonomics in line with the manufacturer's design, which is important for longer journeys and the dynamic driving characteristic of the S3 version.

Use in retrofit projects and interior restoration

This Audi A3 S3 8V 3 Door Seat Front Left N/S Interior Heated Leather Silver Grey is suitable both for replacing a worn-out component and for cabin modernization projects where the goal is to achieve a more advanced, comfortable interior configuration. It can serve as a base for completing a full set of leather heated seats in an Audi A3 / S3 8V.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as rear seats, backrests, or headrests, check the available parts in the Audi Seats and Benches category.

Technical support and additional information

When planning a cabin upgrade, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the electrical installation, airbag configuration, and heating controls. Practical tips regarding the selection of interior components from the secondary market, their installation, and combining different equipment versions can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.

If you are interested in a broader context of using dismantled parts for maintaining or refreshing older models, the guide No parts at the dealership? How to deal with repairing older models using dismantled parts, which discusses practical aspects of selecting and verifying used components, may also be helpful.