Audi A3 8V Rear Tail Light Outer Lamp Bulb Holder Bracket Left N/S 8V3945257A

Audi A3 8V Rear Tail Light Outer Lamp Bulb Holder Bracket Left N/S is an original mounting component designed for the rear left side of the vehicle body. It ensures stable seating of the bulb holders within the lamp, correct positioning of light sources, and secure transfer of mechanical loads to the lamp structure. Thanks to its factory origin from the Audi brand, full dimensional and mounting compatibility with the driver-side rear lamp is maintained.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8V3945257A
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V3945257A
• Substitutable numbers: 8V3945257A, 8V3 945 257 A
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Light Mounts & Brackets

Purpose and function of the component

The presented bracket operates in the rear left zone of the vehicle, where it is responsible for precisely maintaining the bulb holders in the outer lamp. Correct positioning of light sources is crucial for maintaining proper light distribution, readability of signals for other road users, and compliance with homologation requirements. The design of the bracket has been engineered for the specific geometry of the Audi A3 8V generation lamp, which minimizes the risk of looseness, vibrations, and unwanted stresses.

Construction and fitment for Audi A3 8V

The original bulb holder bracket works with the factory rear lamp on the left side of the body, creating a stable support module for the bulb sockets. The arrangement of mounting points, routing of bulb sockets, and the shape of the contact surfaces are adapted to the construction of the Audi A3 8V lamp, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of assembly errors. Using an element from the Brackets and Mounts group, sourced from the same production line as other body components, helps maintain the structural integrity of the entire lighting assembly.

Benefits of using the original bracket

Using the factory rear left tail light bulb holder bracket allows you to:

• maintain the correct position of the bulbs relative to the reflectors and the lens,
• reduce the risk of light flickering resulting from assembly looseness,
• limit the possibility of damage to sockets and wires due to vibrations,
• maintain structural consistency with other lighting system components.

For the user, this means stable operation of the rear lamp, predictable behavior of light signals, and a lower risk of needing further service interventions. In the case of repair or replacement of a lamp after a collision, such an element constitutes a practical and technically sound solution.

Part condition and service application

The offered bracket is a used item, which in workshop practice often represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original manufacturing quality. With proper selection for a specific body version, it can be effectively used both for post-accident repairs and for replacing a damaged bracket in an existing lamp. If necessary, it is also worth considering other rear lighting mounting elements, available in the Brackets and Mounts category, to comprehensively restore the original geometry of the lamp assembly.

Support in selection and repair cost optimization

Selecting the appropriate bulb holder bracket for a specific Audi A3 8V configuration requires attention to the vehicle placement and compatibility with the used tail lamp. In case of doubt, it is worth consulting a mechanic or comparing the bracket construction with the removed part. When planning rear lighting repairs, the practical tips contained in the article how to economically plan repairs using used OEM parts, where the cost-effectiveness of using original components from the secondary market is discussed, may also be helpful.

Additionally, to better plan the scope of service work and avoid unnecessary costs, it is worth reading the guide how to select the right used part for a specific car model, which discusses practical criteria for selecting mounting and lighting elements in VAG group vehicles.