Audi A3 8V 3 Door Side Skirt S Line Sill Strip Panel Left Right N/O/S 8V3853491D

Audi A3 8V 3 Door Side Skirt S Line Sill Strip Panel Left Right N/O/S is an original body component from the Side skirts category, designed for the three-door version with the S line package. The product comes from the Audi range, ensuring a factory-perfect fit to the sills and a consistent look with the vehicle's other styling elements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8V3853491D
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V3853491D
• Substitutable numbers: 8V3853491D, 8V3 853 491 D
• Location on the vehicle: Right, Left
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and body fitment

The side skirt has been designed specifically for the three-door body of the A3 8V generation model with the S line package. The design is intended for installation on the right and left side of the vehicle, which allows for maintaining visual symmetry and correct alignment of the sill lines in accordance with the original Audi design.

Technical characteristics and installation

The element belongs to the Side skirts group, responsible for the protection and finishing of the vehicle's sill area. The profile of the strip is adapted to the factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and limits the need for additional modifications. As a result, the part works well with original covers, seals, and other components of the side bodywork.

This solution is suitable both for replacing a damaged strip and for refreshing the appearance of an S line vehicle. Proper fitment to the shape of the sill helps maintain the correct geometry of the cabin entry area and an aesthetic transition between the wheel arch and the lower part of the door.

Product condition and service application

The offered side skirt is a used component, making it a cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs, bodywork service, or budget-friendly car restoration. Choosing an original component from the secondary market allows you to maintain visual consistency with other S line elements while reducing costs compared to purchasing a new part.

The product is suitable for body and paint shops, services specializing in the Audi brand, and individual users who are looking for a factory solution instead of aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.

Benefits of using an original side skirt

• Factory fitment with the A3 8V 3D body in the S line version, with no need for mounting modifications.
• Consistent look of the side bodywork by maintaining the original sill line.
• Possibility of simultaneous replacement of the element on the right and left side, which facilitates comprehensive repair of the sill area.
• Solution suitable for service, post-accident, and restoration applications.

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 strips, check out the available parts in the Audi side skirts category.

For those interested in a broader look at the development of styling and design solutions in the premium segment, an article describing the changes in successive generations of flagship models may be helpful – you can find it here: Evolution of the Mercedes S-Class: from W140 to W222 – innovations, model differences, and Mercedes auto parts over the years.