Audi A3 S3 8V RS3 Rear Seat Folding Armrest Arm Rest Centre Black 8V0885081E

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Audi A3 S3 8V RS3 Rear Seat Folding Armrest Arm Rest Centre Black is an original interior component from the Seats and benches group, designed for installation in the rear part of the cabin. The black leather finish ensures a consistent, elegant look with the factory upholstery of Audi A3, S3, and RS3 8V generation models, while simultaneously improving ergonomics and comfort for rear-seat passengers.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8V0885081E-1
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V0885081E
• Substitutable numbers: 8V0885081E, 8V0 885 081 E, 5Q0253409C, 8V0 885 081 E 25D, 8V0885081E25D, 8V0 885 081 AJ 25D, 8V0885081AJ25D
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with Audi models

The presented armrest is designed as a rear seat component for Audi A3, S3, and RS3 8V generation vehicles. Its placement in the rear of the interior allows for comfortable arm support for passengers, and its construction, compliant with manufacturer standards, facilitates installation in place of the factory original. This makes it a suitable solution both for replacing a damaged armrest and for refreshing the cabin after intensive use.

Materials and finish

The armrest is made of black leather upholstery, allowing for an aesthetic match with most interior configurations in compact-class Audi models. Leather provides a pleasant-to-the-touch, stable grip and is easier to keep clean compared to textile materials. The black finish helps maintain a consistent stylistic line for the cockpit and rear seat, which is important both for daily use and for the potential resale of the vehicle.

Functionality in the rear cabin

The rear center armrest improves travel ergonomics on longer journeys, providing stable arm support for two passengers. Its location in the rear zone of the interior promotes a more comfortable seating position, reduces fatigue, and enhances the subjective feeling of cabin quality. Combined with properly selected seats and benches, it creates a cohesive, functional set of interior equipment.

Characteristics of the used product

This item comes from disassembly, meaning it is a used part that retains the factory construction and geometry intended by the manufacturer. Such components are often chosen as a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the original manufacturing standard. In the case of interior elements like the rear seat armrest, maintaining compliance with the factory design is essential, which facilitates installation and helps avoid fitment issues.

Comfort and aesthetics of the Audi interior

The use of a leather armrest in the rear seat positively influences the overall perception of the cabin – passengers receive comfortable support, and the interior gains a more organized, visually consistent character. Combined with other elements from the Seats and benches group, you can effectively refresh or partially modernize the interior while maintaining the original Audi style. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear seat area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat cushions, or headrests, check the available parts in the Audi seats and benches category. If you are considering a broader cabin transformation and want to better understand how branded interior elements from disassembly affect comfort and vehicle value, check out the guide Interior transformation: how branded seats from disassembly will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car.