Audi RS3 8V Windscreen Washer Water Reservoir Bottle Tank 8V0955449C

Audi RS3 8V Windscreen Washer Water Reservoir Bottle Tank is an original washer system component designed for installation in the 8V generation RS3 model. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures proper fitment to the bodywork, stable mounting, and seamless integration with the washer pump and system, which translates into safe and comfortable vehicle operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8V0955449C
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V0955449C
• Substitutable numbers: 8V0955449C, 8V0 955 449 C, 8V0955453D, 8V0 955 453 D
• Part type: Reservoir
• Category: Washer Pumps, Reservoirs & Nozzles

Purpose and function in the washer system

Audi RS3 8V Windscreen Washer Water Reservoir Bottle Tank plays a key role in maintaining road visibility by storing washer fluid for the windshield. The reservoir's design is adapted to the geometry of the front compartment in the RS3 8V, which facilitates installation and ensures proper hose routing as well as stable seating under factory mounting points.

The item belongs to the Washer fluid reservoirs, pumps, and nozzles group, allowing it to work with other system components, such as the pump, hoses, and nozzles, creating a coherent, leak-proof, and efficient fluid delivery system for the windshield.

Construction and fitment for Audi RS3 8V

The reservoir was designed by the vehicle manufacturer, which means that factory parameters for shape, working capacity, and the placement of connection ports are maintained. The properly formed housing facilitates:

• correct positioning of the reservoir relative to the bodywork and adjacent components,
• collision-free routing of washer fluid hoses,
• secure seating of the pump and sensors (if present in the specific car configuration),
• maintaining system tightness during daily use.

Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry, the installation of the reservoir does not require modifications or adaptations, and the washer system regains its factory functionality.

Condition, application, and benefits of replacement

The offered reservoir is a used part, which in practice allows for combining reasonable cost with the original build quality characteristic of the Audi brand. This solution is particularly beneficial in the case of post-accident repairs, mechanical damage, or cracks caused by frost.

Replacing a damaged reservoir with a functional component from the same group allows you to:

• restore full tightness of the washer system,
• prevent fluid leaks and frequent refilling of the reservoir,
• maintain proper washer operation at various driving speeds,
• ensure compatibility with factory mounting points and electrical installation.

Selection by part numbers and technical support

As an original Audi part, the reservoir has a dedicated catalog number and associated interchangeable numbers, which facilitates unambiguous identification based on service documentation or vehicle data. When selecting, it is worth using the manufacturer's markings and the RS3 8V model configuration to ensure full compatibility with the specific body version and equipment.

In the case of expanding or repairing the entire washer system, it is worth paying attention to the condition of the pump, hoses, and nozzles so that after installing the reservoir, the entire system works stably and without interference.

Expanding the Audi washer system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front area responsible for the washer system in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional reservoirs, pumps, or nozzles, check the available parts in the Audi washer fluid reservoirs, pumps, and nozzles category.

To better understand the principles of selecting components by catalog numbers and the proper operation of vehicle fluid supply and storage systems, it is worth reading the guide on our blog: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.