Audi Q5 8R Electric Mirror Wing Glass Right O/S Volcano Red Y3M 8R2857410AN

Audi Q5 8R Electric Mirror Wing Glass Right O/S Volcano Red Y3M is an original, electric body component designed for installation on the passenger side (O/S) for right-hand drive vehicles. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures precise fitment to the body lines and color consistency with the Volcano Red paint, allowing for an aesthetically and technically correct replacement of a damaged mirror.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-8R2857410AN-VRE
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8R2857410AN-VRE
• Substitutable numbers: 8R2857410AN-VRE, 8R2 857 410 AN
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Volcano Red Metallic - Y3M
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Technical specifications and intended use

The presented mirror belongs to the Wing Mirrors category and was designed specifically for the Audi Q5 8R generation. This is an electric version, mounted on the right side of the vehicle, which is particularly relevant for right-hand drive (RHD) cars. The construction, based on the manufacturer's specifications, ensures correct geometry, stability at higher speeds, and an appropriate field of view in accordance with factory standards.

The Volcano Red Metallic – Y3M paint is a distinctive, metallic shade of red used by Audi, which allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork without the need for full repainting of the component (beyond potentially matching the shade to a specific vehicle). As a result, the mirror is suitable for both post-accident repairs and replacing a component due to operational damage.

Benefits of using an original Audi mirror

Using an original Audi wing mirror for the Q5 8R model offers a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory body line and proper fitment with doors and trim;
• correct profiling of the glass surface, affecting image clarity and maneuvering safety;
• compatibility with the vehicle's factory electrical system;
• color consistency with the Volcano Red Metallic Y3M paint.

Thanks to these features, the mirror provides a functional service solution for users who expect compliance with factory specifications without the need to use aftermarket parts with uncertain fitment.

Condition of the component and use in repairs

The offered mirror is a used item, which in practice means the possibility of obtaining an original Audi part at a more favorable price than a new component. This type of solution is often chosen for post-accident repairs, where the priority is to combine correct functionality, model compatibility, and reasonable service costs. The mirror will work well both in professional body shops and for informed users assembling body parts themselves.

Application in the side area of the Audi body

Replacing the right wing mirror has a direct impact on driving safety, especially when changing lanes, maneuvering in the city, and parking. A correctly selected component ensures proper visibility in the blind spot and stable positioning of the glass surface, which reduces image vibration. In the case of the Audi Q5 8R, the mirror in Volcano Red Metallic Y3M also allows for maintaining a consistent look of the side body area, without visual differences between individual panels.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete sets with arms, check the available parts in the Audi Wing Mirrors category.

Technical support and knowledge about used parts

When selecting used body elements and electrical components, it is worth using reliable sources of knowledge about the operation and diagnostics of systems in modern cars. In the context of electronics and control modules, an interesting supplement to your knowledge might be an article dedicated to servicing iDrive systems and modules in BMW vehicles, which shows how to effectively use dismantled parts in advanced cars – you can find it here: Driving pleasure for years – how to take care of iDrive systems and electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 series models.