Audi A3 8P Electric Side Door Wing Mirror Left N/S Dolphin Grey Metallic - X7Z

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Audi A3 8P Electric Side Door Wing Mirror Left N/S Dolphin Grey Metallic - X7Z is an original body component from the External Mirrors group, designed for precise installation on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures the correct field of view, a consistent look with the body line, and compatibility with the vehicle's electrical system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-8P2858531G-DGM
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P2858531G
• Substitutable numbers: 8P2858531G, 8P2 858 531 G
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Part type: Standard Mirror Assembly
• Color: Dolphin Grey Metallic - X7Z
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for Audi A3 8P

The presented mirror has been designed specifically for the Audi A3 8P generation model as a component mounted on the left side of the vehicle. This ensures the correct mirror geometry, the appropriate setting angle relative to the door pillar, and compatibility with the factory mounting points in the door. Thanks to its OEM design, the mirror works with the original electrical harnesses and switches in the cabin, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of issues with adjustment functionality or power connection.

Dolphin Grey Metallic X7Z color and body aesthetics

The Dolphin Grey Metallic X7Z paint is a distinctive, metallic shade of grey used by the factory in Audi vehicles, which allows for maintaining visual consistency across the entire body. Using the original color reduces the need for additional painting and speeds up the process of replacing a damaged component. The metallic coating ensures uniform light reflection and blends well with both light and dark styling accents, which is important for post-accident repairs and for maintaining the vehicle's visual value.

Functionality of the electric external mirror

As an electric side mirror, this component is adapted to work with the adjustment system from inside the vehicle. This allows for precise positioning of the mirror glass according to the driver's position, which improves safety and driving comfort in city traffic and on the road. The positioning on the left side of the vehicle is crucial for monitoring blind spots and observing the traffic lane when changing direction, overtaking, or merging into traffic. The properly selected angle and shape of the housing support the correct drainage of water and contaminants from the glass surface.

Characteristics of the used component

The mirror comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains its factory design and mounting parameters. This type of component is a good choice for maintenance and post-accident repairs when the priority is to maintain the original vehicle specification at reasonable costs. Choosing an original used mirror allows you to reduce the risk of fitment issues, typical of aftermarket parts with universal designs, and facilitates the workshop's work during installation.

Support for selection and expansion of the mirror zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, inserts, or complete adjustment sets, check the available parts in the Audi External Mirrors category. For those interested in a broader approach to the visual and technical modification of the car, including the use of parts from dismantling in tuning projects, you will find useful information in the article Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using components from dismantling, which shows practical applications of original components in building an individual vehicle character.