Audi A3 8V Hatchback Door Front Right O/S Covering Panel Phantom Black - Z9Y

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 Hatchback Door Front Right O/S Covering Panel Phantom Black - Z9Y is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front right side of the three-door body. The Phantom Black - Z9Y paint finish allows for a seamless match with the factory bodywork, facilitating post-accident repairs or the replacement of a damaged panel.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8V3831052B-PHB
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V3831052B
• Substitutable numbers: 8V3831052B, 8V3 831 052 B
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Phantom Black - Z9Y
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for the Audi A3 8V 3D body

The presented front right door is structurally prepared for installation in the three-door Audi A3 8V generation hatchback. The geometry of the panel, the pressings, and the edge lines are consistent with the factory body design, ensuring proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, A-pillar, and side window. As a result, once properly installed, the continuity of the body lines and the correct operation of the seals and lock are maintained.

Phantom Black - Z9Y color and benefits for paint repairs

The door is finished in Phantom Black - Z9Y, a popular, deep black color used in Audi models. For body shops, this means the possibility of limiting the painting scope to corrections and potential blending, rather than completely recreating the coating from scratch. This makes it easier to achieve a uniform color across the side of the vehicle and reduces the time required to prepare the car for delivery to the customer.

Component characteristics and service application

As a part from the Doors and door panels group, this body panel is responsible for protecting the side of the cabin, guiding the window correctly, and working with the lock mechanism and hinges. The construction is designed to withstand the operational loads associated with frequent opening and closing, as well as to work with factory seals and fittings. In practice, the part is suitable for both post-accident repairs and the replacement of corroded or mechanically damaged doors.

Used condition and installation aspects

The door comes from a disassembly, which in practice means the original sheet metal structure and factory mounting geometry are preserved. For the installer, it is important that the holes for hinges, the lock, and accessories are made according to the factory standard, which facilitates the transfer of equipment from the previous component. With proper surface preparation and adjustment of the hinge clearances, it is possible to achieve correct gaps between body elements and ensure proper lock operation.

Benefits of using original Audi doors

Using original doors in Phantom Black - Z9Y reduces the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket parts with different geometry. Compatibility with factory interior elements, such as upholstery, window guides, or seals, is maintained, which translates into stable mechanism operation and proper acoustic insulation. For the end user, this means an aesthetic, visually consistent repair and the preservation of the original character of the Audi A3 8V 3D Hatchback.

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

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