Skoda Octavia Mk2 Wing Mirror Cover Housing Left N/S 8T2857409AH Race Blue - F5W

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Skoda Octavia Mk2 Wing Mirror Cover Housing Left N/S Race Blue - F5W is an original component from the External mirrors group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. This used housing in Race Blue Metallic - F5W allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged part without interfering with the mirror's structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3T0857537-RAB
• Mark: Skoda
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3T0857537
• Substitutable numbers: 3T0857537, 3T0 857 537
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Race Blue Metallic - F5W
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment

The presented housing is a factory-made Skoda component, prepared for use on the left side of the body in the Octavia 2 model. By maintaining the original geometry and mounting points, it ensures a proper fit with the mirror base, glass, and turn signal, without the need for modifications or forced adjustments.

The original design guarantees that the mirror's proper aerodynamics are maintained, which reduces wind noise and supports image stability in the mirror when driving at higher speeds.

Color and finish Race Blue Metallic - F5W

The housing is factory-finished in Race Blue Metallic - F5W, a color characteristic of sport-styled Skoda models. The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with the bodywork while allowing for cost savings related to repainting, provided the vehicle's color matches.

Choosing the original shade makes it easier to maintain a uniform aesthetic for the entire body, which is important both for daily use and for the future resale of the car.

Characteristics of the used housing

As a secondary market item, the mirror housing retains full mounting functionality, with natural signs of wear typical for used body components. This solution allows for an economical repair of the vehicle's side area while maintaining original build quality and compatibility with factory parts.

Choosing a used housing is particularly beneficial in the case of post-accident repairs, where the priority is to restore the correct geometry and full utility of the mirror within a reasonable budget.

Application in service and optical tuning

The mirror housing in Race Blue Metallic - F5W can be used both in standard repairs and in light optical tuning projects, which involve matching body elements to a specific color version. Thanks to the serial production, full compatibility with Skoda's factory solutions is maintained, which facilitates the work of body and paint shops as well as workshops specializing in vehicle personalization.

If you want to better prepare for choosing components from the secondary market and avoid common mistakes during visual modifications, it is worth checking out our guide: Buying used car parts – the most common mistakes when choosing tuning parts.

Expanding repairs within Skoda mirrors

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side area in your Skoda and need other elements from the same group, such as mirror glass, adjustment inserts, or complete mirror bodies, check out the available parts in the Skoda external mirrors category.