Audi A3 8V Sportback Door Front Left N/S Tango Red Metallic - Y3U

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Audi A3 8V Sportback Door Front Left N/S Tango Red Metallic - Y3U is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front left side. The Tango Red Metallic - Y3U paint finish ensures color consistency with the bodywork and facilitates matching the vehicle's factory finish.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8V4831051B-TAR
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V4831051B
• Substitutable numbers: 8V4831051B, 8V4 831 051 B, 8V4 831 051 E, 8V4831051E, 4B0 837 491 B, 4B0837491B
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Door
• Color: Tango Red Metallic - Y3U
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

These doors are dedicated to the Audi A3 8V Sportback model and are designed for installation in the front left position. This ensures the preservation of factory geometry, proper window operation, and correct alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and A-pillar. The component comes from the Audi production line, which helps maintain original safety parameters and side rigidity.

Color and paint layer

The doors are finished in Tango Red Metallic - Y3U, a color characteristic of modern Audi configurations. The metallic coating provides attractive color depth and good compatibility with factory clear coats. For body shops, this means easier shade matching and the possibility of limiting painting work to local touch-ups if the vehicle's paint condition is similar.

Technical and structural characteristics

As a component from the Doors and door panels category, the product serves as a complete base for transferring equipment from the vehicle's existing doors. The construction provided by the manufacturer allows for the installation of factory hinges, locks, window guides, and seals, which maintains the original functionality and acoustics of the body. By maintaining the serial internal structure of the door, the side safety systems can function correctly, provided that other components in the vehicle are in good working order.

Condition and service application

The item is used, making it a cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs, fixing parking damage, or body restoration. In workshop practice, such doors significantly reduce repair time compared to straightening heavily deformed panels, while also reducing costs compared to purchasing a new part. The product is suitable for both professional body shops and informed users assembling parts for repairs themselves.

Identification and vehicle compatibility

For proper part selection, it is worth verifying the brand, body generation, and vehicle body version. The product has an assigned OEM part number and corresponding interchangeable numbers, which facilitates comparison with service documentation and manufacturer catalogs. Additionally, referencing the SKU designation during the ordering process can help uniquely identify the offered unit in the store's system.

Benefits of using original doors

Using original front doors on the left side of an Audi A3 8V Sportback allows for maintaining body line consistency, correct assembly gaps, and factory parameters for lock and hinge operation. This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs where precise fitment, minimizing additional bodywork, and maintaining vehicle value through the use of components consistent with the manufacturer's design are important.

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

For drivers interested in optimizing service costs and making informed choices when using used parts for VAG group vehicle repairs, it is worth reading the advice in the article Repairing a Volkswagen on a budget? Discover how to save on original car parts, which shows a practical approach to economical vehicle maintenance.