Audi A5 8T Rear View Mirror Interior Auto-Dimming Black 8T0857511AB

The Audi A5 8T Auto Dim Photochromic Interior Rearview Mirror is a unique interior feature designed to enhance driving comfort and safety. The photochromatic auto-dimming function reduces glare from following vehicles, ensuring stable visibility at night and in changing light conditions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8T0857511AB
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8T0857511AB
• Substitutable numbers: 8T0857511AB, 8T0 857 511 AB
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black
• Category: Rear View Mirrors

Purpose and function of the auto dimming mirror

The auto-dim (photochromic) interior mirror automatically adjusts its tint to the intensity of light from behind the vehicle. This reduces driver eye fatigue, improves concentration, and increases safety when driving at night and on roads with heavy traffic.

Developed as part of the Audi comfort system, the mirror maintains factory-standard quality and fit. This ensures the mirror works with the vehicle's installation in a predictable and stable manner, eliminating the need for universal solutions or aftermarket adaptations.

Construction, colors and integration with the interior

The mirror is a rearview mirror and is finished in a subdued black color, facilitating aesthetic integration with the dashboard and headliner typical of Audi interiors. The neutral color allows for a consistent cabin appearance, regardless of trim level.

The mirror housing is designed for stable mounting at the rear of the cabin, reducing vibrations and ensuring a clear image in all conditions. This design allows for precise viewing angle adjustment, which is crucial when maneuvering and driving in both urban and country traffic.

Location and mounting aspects

The mirror is designed to be mounted to the rear of the driver's viewing area, in the standard location provided by the vehicle manufacturer. The factory mounting geometry allows for maintaining the correct viewing axis and the appropriate distance from the windshield, improving the comfort of observing the situation behind the vehicle.

The unique design facilitates installation in vehicles equipped with an auto-dimming mirror. In practice, this means the automatic dimming function can be retained without additional electrical modifications, provided the vehicle is prepared for this type of solution.

Condition, use and benefits of choosing a used part

The mirror offered is in used condition, representing a reasonable compromise between cost and functionality. Choosing an original, used part allows you to maintain the factory fit and predictable operation of the photochromic system, while reducing the cost compared to a new component.

This solution will work both for the standard replacement of a damaged mirror and for upgrading the vehicle interior to a higher level of equipment, while maintaining stylistic and technical consistency with the other elements of the cabin.

Why choose an Audi interior mirror with auto dimming?

• Improved safety at night – automatic dimming reduces glare and eye fatigue.
• Factory fit for Audi – original design designed to work with the vehicle’s installation.
• Consistent interior aesthetics – the black color scheme complements the dashboard and headliner well.
• A sensible cost choice – a used OEM component as an alternative to a new part.

If you are also looking for other Audi rear view mirrors, check out the Audi rear view mirrors available in our store to choose the element that best suits your car's configuration.

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