Audi A6 C6 Front Door Retaining Strip Seal Moulding Corner Left N/S 4F0831345E

Audi A6 C6 Front Door Retaining Strip Seal Moulding Corner Left N/S is an original body component from the Door seals group, designed for installation in the front left door. It ensures a tight fit of the door panel, stable mounting, and limits the ingress of water and noise into the cabin, which translates into a more comfortable vehicle operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 4F0831345E
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 4F0831345E
• Substitutable numbers: 4F0831345E, 4F0 831 345 E
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Door Seal
• Category: Door Seals

Purpose and function of the component

The front left door retaining strip seal has been designed specifically for the Audi A6 C6 generation models, taking into account the body geometry and factory mounting points. Its task is to:

• seal the contact between the door and the body in the front left part of the vehicle,
• stabilize the door edge and limit micro-movements while driving,
• reduce the ingress of water, dust, and air gusts into the interior,
• improve cabin acoustics by dampening external noise.

Thanks to its fitment for the specific body model, the component works with other door seals to create a cohesive protective system around the door opening.

Construction and fitment for Audi

As a part intended for the front left door, the strip has a properly profiled shape that allows for precise positioning on the door edge and in the factory mounting slots. The design provided by the vehicle manufacturer ensures:

• proper adhesion to the door sheet metal and the pillar,
• compatibility with factory clips and guides,
• maintenance of the correct body line without material stress,
• possibility of disassembly and reassembly during service work.

Such a fit reduces the risk of leaks, rattles, or unwanted noises resulting from door operation while driving on uneven surfaces.

Condition, origin, and service application

The component comes from the Audi brand offer and is a used part, which in practice means maintaining factory geometry and compliance with original assembly standards. In many cases, replacing the retaining seal is recommended after:

• body and paint repairs in the area of the door or pillar,
• door disassembly for the purpose of replacing hinges or electrical harnesses,
• detecting leaks, water ingress, or increased noise in the cabin,
• mechanical damage to the old seal (cracks, deformations).

Using an original component allows you to maintain the structural integrity of the door and avoid problems typical of replacements with an inaccurate profile.

Benefits of installation in the Audi A6 C6

Replacing the retaining strip seal in the front left door brings measurable operational effects:

• improved cabin tightness – reduction of drafts, moisture, and window fogging,
• better interior acoustics – reduction of wind noise and wheel arch noise,
• more stable door closing – proper guidance of the door leaf in the opening,
• maintenance of the factory look and fitment of body elements.

For users who pay attention to driving comfort and proper body fitment, using an original seal is a practical service solution.

Selection of other Audi door seals

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional edge seals, retaining strips, or perimeter seals, check the available parts in the Audi door seals category.

More about choosing used parts

When planning body repairs, it is worth consciously deciding whether a used or refurbished part will be a better solution. If you want to learn about the practical differences between these options and find out when choosing an original dismantled component is beneficial, read the article Refurbished or used original – which part to choose for repairs?.