Skoda Octavia Mk3 Door Wing Mirror Heated Power Fold Left N/S Race Blue - F5W

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Skoda Octavia Mk3 Door Wing Mirror Heated Power Fold Left N/S Race Blue is a factory-original body component designed for the third-generation Octavia, featuring power folding and heating functions. Thanks to its precise fit to the body lines and the original Race Blue – F5W paint, this mirror allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct replacement of a damaged driver-side component.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-5E2857507S-RAB
• Mark: Skoda
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5E2857507S
• Substitutable numbers: 5E2857507S, 5E2 857 507 S
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Part type: Standard Mirror Assembly
• Color: Race Blue Metallic - F5W
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for the Skoda Octavia Mk3

The presented mirror is designed as a factory component for the Skoda Octavia Mk3, mounted on the left side of the vehicle. The construction is based on standard factory solutions, which ensures proper fitment with the door, correct geometry, and compatibility with the car's electrical system. Its placement on the driver's side ensures the original field-of-view ergonomics and compatibility with factory mounting points are maintained.

Electrical functions: heating and folding

The mirror is equipped with heated glass, which facilitates defrosting and moisture removal from the glass surface during autumn and winter conditions. The integrated electric folding mechanism allows for convenient folding of the mirror from inside the vehicle, which is particularly useful when parking in tight spaces or in city traffic. Both systems work with the vehicle's factory installation, ensuring they function just like the originally installed component once properly connected.

Race Blue – F5W color and body aesthetics

The mirror housing is finished in Race Blue – F5W paint, characteristic of sport-styled Skoda models. This shade allows for a visually consistent match with a body of the same color, eliminating the need for additional painting. The metallic coating provides an attractive light effect and blends well with the side profile of the body, restoring the vehicle's original appearance after a repair or collision.

Performance characteristics and installation

As a component from the Exterior Mirrors group, the product is responsible for proper observation of the side and rear zones of the vehicle, which has a direct impact on maneuvering safety. The mirror is intended for installation in place of the factory equivalent, using the original mounting points and the vehicle's wiring harness. The used nature of the part means it comes from disassembly, which allows for maintaining the factory construction and visual specifications while reducing repair costs.

Comprehensive upgrade of the mirror zone in a Skoda

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side mirror zone in your Skoda and need other components from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete sets with wiring, check out the available parts in the Skoda Exterior Mirrors category.

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