Audi A3 8P Tailgate Handle Number Plate Licence Plate Lamp Light 8P0827574

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Audi A3 8P Tailgate Handle Number Plate Licence Plate Lamp Light is an original Audi component that combines the tailgate opening function with license plate illumination. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures a proper fit with the tailgate and stable mounting of the lighting modules, which translates into trouble-free operation and an aesthetic appearance of the rear bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8P0827574
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P0827574
• Substitutable numbers: 8P0827574, 8P0 827 574
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function of the component

The presented tailgate handle integrated with license plate lighting is dedicated to the Audi A3 8P generation family models. The component is responsible for both convenient opening of the tailgate and proper, uniform illumination of the license plate, which is important for safety and compliance with traffic regulations. The factory design ensures:

• proper routing of the lighting electrical installation wires,
• stable seating of the lamp sockets in the handle housing,
• correct sealing at the contact point with the tailgate.

Construction and body fitment

The tailgate handle has been designed as a body component integrated with the tailgate, which allows for maintaining the consistent stylistic line of the Audi A3 8P. The mounting hole and attachment points are consistent with the factory standard, so this part from the Door handles category can be installed without the need for bodywork modifications or interference with the tailgate structure. The original origin ensures:

• compatibility with factory electrical harnesses,
• appropriate geometry of handles and clips,
• consistent appearance with other rear body trim elements.

Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered element is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows for combining reasonable repair costs with maintaining the original Audi manufacturing quality. In the case of body components such as a tailgate handle with license plate lighting, choosing an original used part often means a better fit and fewer installation problems than in the case of replacements of uncertain origin. Additionally, using an original component:

• reduces the risk of leaks around the tailgate area,
• facilitates service and potential future replacement of lighting modules,
• allows for maintaining the factory look of the vehicle, which is important for resale. If you want to better understand why original used body and equipment parts are often a beneficial choice compared to refurbishment or cheap replacements, it is worth reading the article: Manual transmission failures – why an original used part is sometimes a more reasonable choice.

Practical application in service and repairs

Replacing the tailgate handle with license plate lighting is a typical service operation performed during mechanical damage to the tailgate, problems with opening the trunk, or license plate lighting failures. Using an original Audi component reduces the time required for fitting and adjustment, which is important for both workshops and users performing repairs themselves. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear access area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as external handles, opening mechanisms, or related mounting elements, check the available parts in the Audi Door handles category.

Summary

Audi A3 8P Tailgate Handle Number Plate Licence Plate Lamp Light is a practical solution for users who want to restore the full functionality of the tailgate while maintaining the factory appearance of the vehicle. The original Audi design promotes trouble-free installation, proper operation of the license plate lighting, and an aesthetic finish to the rear bodywork, making this part a rational choice for repairs and renovations of the A3 8P model.