Audi Q5 8R Rear Door Trim Lower Strip Cover Right O/S Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi Q5 8R Rear Door Trim Lower Strip Cover Right O/S Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the rear right door section. Finished in the attractive Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q color, it provides functional door edge protection and an aesthetic finish to the side body line. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a perfect fit for the Audi Q5 8R generation bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8R0853970B-SCB
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8R0853970B
• Substitutable numbers: 8R0853970B, 8R0 853 970 B
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and fitment

The strip has been designed specifically for the rear right door area of the Audi Q5 8R, taking into account the panel geometry and factory mounting points. The vehicle placement, defined as rear – right side, allows for clear identification of the correct installation position and reduces the risk of errors when selecting the part.

The original construction ensures proper adhesion to the metal surface, which translates into a stable fit, the absence of unwanted play, and a visually consistent side body line.

Protective and aesthetic function

The component serves a dual role in the body structure:

• protects the lower and middle parts of the door against minor mechanical damage,
• masks any potential paint imperfections in the mounting area,
• visually organizes the vehicle's side line, creating a cohesive styling strip,
• supports the maintenance of proper side body aerodynamics.

The Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q color is a factory shade used by Audi, allowing the strip to harmonize seamlessly with body paint of the same color code, without the need for additional painting by the user (provided the vehicle has an identical color).

Visual and color characteristics

The metallic Scuba Blue shade emphasizes the SUV's side line, giving it a more dynamic and modern character. The appropriately selected paint gloss on the strip allows for consistency with the factory door finish, which is particularly important during partial body restoration or the replacement of individual components.

Using original Audi Protective and decorative strips minimizes differences in shade and paint coating structure that often appear with aftermarket replacements, and also facilitates keeping the vehicle in a condition close to factory-new.

Component condition and service application

The strip is offered as a used body component, making it a practical solution for post-accident repairs, point visual corrections, or budget-friendly door restoration. This type of part allows for cost reduction compared to a new component, while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications.

Due to its factory origin, the strip performs well both in body and paint workshops and in service centers specializing in the Audi brand, where installation repeatability and compliance with vehicle technical documentation are essential.

Selection support and repair scope expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side door area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Audi protective and decorative strips category.

For users interested in a broader context of servicing premium vehicles and selecting appropriate maintenance components, the following guide article may be helpful: Reliability under the star sign – how to take care of engine equipment in popular Mercedes-Benz C and E-Class models?, which discusses a practical approach to handling powertrains in high-class cars.