Audi A4 B7 Door Lower Strip Moulding Rear Left N/S 8E0853969D Light Silver - Y7W

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi A4 B7 Door Lower Strip Moulding Rear Left N/S Light Silver - Y7W is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. It ensures a consistent finish for the lower door edge and helps protect the paintwork from minor operational damage. This is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the factory look of the bodywork after repairing or replacing a damaged part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8E0853969D-LS
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8E0853969D
• Substitutable numbers: 8E0853969D, 8E0 853 969 D
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Light Silver Metallic - Y7W
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and fitment for Audi A4 B7

The presented moulding is designed specifically as a lower door trim for the rear left side of the Audi A4 B7 generation model. Thanks to its factory origin, it maintains the correct geometry, which facilitates installation and ensures proper alignment with the door edge and adjacent body panels. Its placement on the rear driver's side makes this component both aesthetically and functionally significant, especially during daily vehicle use.

Color and surface finish

The moulding is finished in the Light Silver Metallic Y7W shade, characteristic of many Audi A4 B7 paint configurations. The metallic structure of the coating allows for a seamless blend with the factory body paint, reducing the need for additional color matching. Such a finish is beneficial when replacing a single element after bodywork repairs, where maintaining a uniform side profile of the vehicle is essential.

Protective and aesthetic function

The lower door moulding serves a dual role in the body construction:

• it acts as an additional barrier against minor impacts and scratches in the lower door area,
• it masks the transition between the door panel and the lower edge, improving the visual continuity of the side line.

Thanks to this component, it is possible to maintain a tidy appearance of the side bodywork, which is important both for daily use and for the potential resale of the vehicle.

Characteristics of the used part

The moulding comes from the secondary market, meaning it is a used part that retains the manufacturer's original specifications. Such components are often chosen for accident repairs or visual corrections when the priority is to maintain the vehicle's factory character at a reasonable cost. Its original origin promotes compatibility with door mounts and reduces the risk of installation issues typical of aftermarket parts with universal geometry.

Support with selection and bodywork upgrades

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area on 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 protective and decorative strips category.

For drivers interested in broader vehicle modernization – for example, after major mechanical service or when purchasing a used car – a practical guide on drivetrain systems may be helpful. In such a case, it is worth reading the article Transmission: manual, automatic or DSG – common faults and a guide to buying a used gearbox, which facilitates informed planning of further work on the car.