Audi A3 8P 3D Rear Quarter Panel Strip Moulding Left N/S Ice Silver - X7W

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi A3 8P 3D Rear Quarter Panel Strip Moulding Left N/S Ice Silver - X7W is an original body component from the Protective and decorative mouldings category, designed for installation on the rear left wheel arch of the 3-door body version. This precisely shaped moulding in Ice Silver Metallic - X7W allows for a visually consistent replacement or addition to the factory component, maintaining the body line and the characteristic look of the model.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8P3853983D-ICS
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P3853983D
• Substitutable numbers: 8P3853983D, 8P3 853 983 D
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Ice Silver Metallic - X7W
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and fitment

The moulding has been designed specifically for the rear left fender area of the 3-door Audi A3 8P generation. The shape, profile, and mounting method correspond to the manufacturer's factory solution, which facilitates installation and helps maintain the original geometry of the wheel arch edge.

Thanks to a design consistent with Audi's engineering standards, the component integrates well with adjacent body panels, reducing the risk of leaks and unwanted stress within the bodywork.

Visual characteristics and protective role

The finish in Ice Silver Metallic - X7W ensures color consistency with the factory body paint, which is essential for post-accident repairs and partial component replacement. The moulding serves both an aesthetic and protective function – it shields the fender edge from minor mechanical damage and the influence of external factors.

The main advantages of this component include:

• preservation of the original body line in the rear left part of the vehicle,
• consistent color matching to the Ice Silver Metallic - X7W paint,
• protection of the fender edge against scratches and minor impacts,
• aesthetic closure of the wheel arch zone in the 3-door body version.

Condition and use in repairs

The item comes from dismantling, making it an attractive solution for body repairs where maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications while optimizing costs is a priority. Such mouldings are particularly useful for local repairs after collisions, parking scrapes, or when replacing damaged body fragments.

Using an original aftermarket moulding helps minimize differences in paint shade and shape fitment compared to replacements, which translates into a more predictable final result after installation.

Benefits of using an original Audi moulding

Using the fender moulding dedicated to the Audi A3 8P 3D in Ice Silver Metallic - X7W allows for maintaining the vehicle's stylistic consistency and proper fitment of body components. The original design solution facilitates body and paint work and minimizes the risk of installation problems in the rear left wheel arch area.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch area and the lower part of the fender in your Audi and need other components from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional mouldings, check out the available parts in the Audi protective and decorative mouldings category.

For better planning of body and paint work and informed selection of aftermarket body components, it is worth checking out the guide describing the practical aspects of such repairs – you can find it in the article Bodywork and chassis – post-accident repairs using dismantled parts.