Audi A3 8P Rear Door Sill Cover Moulding Strip Right O/S Garnet Red Pearl - Z3F

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi A3 8P Rear Door Sill Cover Moulding Strip Right O/S Garnet Red Pearl - Z3F in Garnet Red Pearl Effect – Z3F is an original body trim component designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. As part of the Protective and decorative mouldings group, it provides an aesthetic finish to the door sill and additional paint protection in areas prone to scratches during entry and exit.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8P4853964A-GAR
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P4853964A
• Substitutable numbers: 8P4853964A, 8P4 853 964 A, 8P4853964B, 8P4 853 964 B
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Part type: Door
• Color: Garnet Red Pearl Effect - Z3F
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and fitment

The offered door sill moulding is designed specifically for the Audi A3 8P generation, intended for the rear right side of the body. The OEM construction guarantees a proper fit to factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and helps maintain the consistency of the body lines. The component is suitable both as a replacement for a damaged moulding and for bodywork repairs where restoring the vehicle's original appearance is required.

Color and finish

The moulding is finished in the factory color Garnet Red Pearl Effect – Z3F, which allows for maintaining a uniform color scheme with other body elements in this shade. The pearl effect of the paint highlights the side profile of the car and improves the visual consistency of the sill area. Thanks to this, the element fits well into the body styling without the need for additional painting, provided the color is matched correctly.

Protective and functional role

The rear right door sill moulding serves a protective function in the sill area, reducing the risk of mechanical damage to the paint during daily vehicle use. The properly contoured surface helps to:

• protect the sill edge from scuffs caused by passengers' footwear,
• visually stabilize the line of the lower body section,
• maintain the factory character of the vehicle's side area finish.

By using an original moulding, it is possible to maintain the correct geometry and fitment of components in the rear sill area, which is important for both aesthetic and functional reasons.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered door sill moulding is a used part, which allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, local bodywork renovations, and replacing individual trim elements without the need to invest in a complete set of new parts.

Application in the Audi sill area

Replacing the rear right door sill moulding is recommended in situations where the existing element is damaged, deformed, or does not adhere properly to the bodywork. A correctly selected moulding helps to restore:

• the continuity of the side body line,
• color consistency within the sill area,
• the protective function in the rear part of the sill zone.

Using original trim components is also significant for the vehicle's future resale value, as compliance with the model's factory configuration is maintained.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your Audi and need other elements 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 a comparison of how premium manufacturers approach original body components and ways to maintain a high standard of finish at reasonable costs, it is worth reading the article Mercedes – comfort, prestige, and durability. Why is it worth choosing original used parts?, which discusses the practical aspects of using original components in high-class vehicles.