Audi Q2 GA Rear Side Fender Strip Wheel Arch Left N/S Navarra Blue Metallic-H5X

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi Q2 GA Rear Side Fender Strip Wheel Arch Left N/S Navarra Blue Metallic is an original wheel arch trim designed for installation on the left side of the rear axle. As an element from the Protective and decorative strips category, it allows for an aesthetic finish to the wheel arch while providing practical protection for the fender edge against mechanical damage and dirt. Thanks to the factory Navarra Blue Metallic color, you maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork without the need for additional painting.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 81A853817A-NAB
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 81A853817A
• Substitutable numbers: 81A853817A, 81A 853 817 A
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Navarra Blue Metallic - X5H
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and fitment for Audi Q2 GA

The wheel arch trim has been designed specifically for the Audi Q2 GA generation model, intended for the rear left side of the vehicle. Proper edge profiling and factory mounting points ensure a correct fit with the fender and bumper, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the body line consistent with the manufacturer's design.

Its placement on the rear left side of the vehicle means the component operates in an area particularly exposed to water, mud, and minor stone impacts. Using a dedicated wheel arch trim helps reduce the risk of paint chips on the fender edges and improves the protection of this part of the bodywork.

Navarra Blue Metallic color – visual consistency of the bodywork

The trim is finished in Navarra Blue Metallic – H5X, used by Audi at the factory. As a result, the element blends harmoniously with the body paint, without the shade differences typical of unpainted replacements. The metallic structure of the paint coating emphasizes the characteristic wheel arch contours and works well with other styling details of the Audi Q2.

Choosing a trim in the correct color is particularly important for local repairs – it allows for limiting the scope of painting work and shortening the time required to restore the vehicle to a consistent, aesthetic appearance.

Protective function and utility values

As an element from the Protective and decorative strips group, the wheel arch strip serves both a visual and practical function. In daily use, it:

• protects the fender edge against minor impacts and abrasions,
• limits direct contact of contaminants with the paint in the wheel arch zone,
• masks any minor imperfections at the junction of the fender and bumper,
• stabilizes the wheel arch finish line, improving the visual perception of the entire rear part of the body.

The original geometry of the trim facilitates proper positioning relative to the tire and the wheel arch edge, which is important both for aesthetics and for the proper drainage of contaminants from this area.

Character of the used component

The presented wheel arch strip is a used item, sourced from dismantling. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident and maintenance repairs when the priority is to maintain original manufacturing quality while optimizing costs. A used Audi wheel arch trim allows for visual and assembly matching consistent with the manufacturer's standard, which is particularly important in the case of external body components.

Audi protective and decorative strips – expansion and completion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch area and lower body parts 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.

Maintaining the Audi character using original elements

Using original wheel arch trims and other body details helps maintain stylistic consistency and the characteristic design line of Audi. If you want to learn more about how used body and interior components influence the preservation of the brand's factory DNA, it is worth checking out our guide: Audi and emotions in their purest form – how used parts help maintain the brand's DNA.