Audi A3 8P Door Trim Moulding Strip Rear Right O/S Scuba Blue Metallic – X5Q

Description

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi A3 8P Door Trim Moulding Strip Rear Right O/S Scuba Blue Metallic – X5Q is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. Its precisely shaped profile and factory paint finish in Scuba Blue Metallic – X5Q allow for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct repair of the door area without the need for fitting universal replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8P4853970F-SCB
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P4853970F
• Substitutable numbers: 8P4853970F, 8P4 853 970 F
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Scuba Blue Metallic – X5Q
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The component is designed as a trim moulding for the rear right door of the Audi A3 8P generation. The construction matches factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and ensures proper adhesion to the door skin. This maintains the continuity of the vehicle’s side line, keeping gaps and edges consistent with the remaining body panels.

Placement on the rear right side of the vehicle allows for precise replacement of a damaged moulding without interfering with other door components. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, localized bodywork and paint corrections, and restoring the vehicle’s original appearance.

Scuba Blue Metallic – X5Q paint finish

The moulding comes factory-painted in Scuba Blue Metallic – X5Q, a color characteristic of selected Audi A3 8P configurations. The metallic coating ensures consistency with the rest of the body in the same paint code, which reduces the need for additional painting when performing repairs on elements already finished in this shade.

Such a finish is particularly useful when the goal is to maintain the car’s original character and minimize shade differences between the newly installed moulding and the remaining body panels. For body shops, this means shorter repair times and greater predictability of the final result.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used Audi body component, the moulding comes from dismantling and represents a cost-effective solution compared to new parts, while maintaining original geometry and factory finish. Such components are frequently chosen for repairs of vehicles several to over a dozen years old, where it is crucial to combine a reasonable budget with adherence to the manufacturer’s design.

Its original origin promotes proper fitment with the door, which is important both for aesthetics and for protection against dirt or moisture ingress around the door edges. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the vehicle to a technically correct state without unnecessary modifications.

Application in Audi A3 8P repairs and renovations

The rear right trim moulding will prove useful in several typical service scenarios:

• repairing local door damage, such as scratches, dents, or corrosion in the moulding area,
• completing missing trim elements after previous bodywork repairs,
• visual renovation of the side body section to improve the overall appearance of the vehicle.

By maintaining the original form and color, the component allows for a consistent recreation of the Audi A3 8P styling line, which is significant both for daily use and for the potential resale of the car.

Expanding repairs in the Audi door area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or additional mouldings, check out the available parts in the Audi Doors and door panels category.

For a better understanding of how original body and interior components influence the preservation of the brand’s character, it is worth reading the article: Audi and emotions in their purest form. How do used parts help maintain the brand’s DNA?.