Audi A3 8P Centre Console Ash Tray Storage Compartment Cover 8P0857951

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi A3 8P Centre Console Ash Tray Storage Compartment Cover is an original Audi interior component designed for installation in the centre tunnel. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a consistent cockpit look, proper fitment with adjacent panels, and maintains the ergonomics of the storage compartment. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore the aesthetics and functionality of the console in their Audi A3 8P.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8P0857951-2
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P0857951
• Substitutable numbers: 8P0857951, 8P0 857 951
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The described cover serves as the storage compartment lid in place of the factory ashtray in the Audi A3 8P centre console. It is responsible for aesthetically closing the recess, protecting its contents from dust, and maintaining a uniform stylistic line of the centre tunnel. The design is matched to the standard layout of buttons and panels, which allows for maintaining the original interior layout without the need for modifications.

Original Audi origin

The component comes from the line of original Audi parts, which translates into compliance with factory manufacturing standards. Using an OEM component means:

• a secure fit to the Audi A3 8P centre console,
• preservation of factory geometry and opening mechanism guides,
• colour and material consistency with other interior elements (within a given trim level).

Thanks to this, the cover is the right choice for post-accident repairs, replacing worn-out parts, or restoring the car to a condition close to factory-new.

Condition and practical application

The product is used, which in practice means it comes from disassembly and may show signs of wear typical for interior components. This type of part is particularly useful when:

• the original storage compartment lid is mechanically damaged (cracks, broken clips),
• the opening mechanism is not working properly due to wear of the previous element,
• replacement is necessary as part of a repair after a collision in the centre console area.

Using an original cover allows you to reduce installation time and avoid fitment problems typical of aftermarket replacements with uncertain specifications.

Benefits of installing the original storage compartment cover

Choosing this element for the Audi A3 8P primarily means:

• restoring full functionality of the storage compartment in the centre console,
• visual improvement of the centre tunnel after damage or wear of the previous lid,
• preserving the original character of the Audi interior without interfering with the console structure.

For workshops and service centres specialising in the Audi brand, this is a practical solution for interior repairs, and for the user – a way to aesthetically and technically correctly recreate the factory look of the cockpit.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernisation of the centre console area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, blanking plugs, or small mounting modules, check the available parts in the Other Audi category.

Technical support and knowledge about Audi models

For users interested in a deeper understanding of the structural differences between individual Audi model lines, including solutions used in sports variants, comparative material may be helpful. It is worth reading the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the bonnet and chassis?, which discusses, among other things, the differences in construction, chassis, and equipment between standard and RS versions.