Audi A1 8X Wing Mirror Cover Housing Right O/S Brilliant Black - Y9B

Audi A1 8X Wing Mirror Cover Housing Right O/S Brilliant Black - Y9B is an original component from the Mirror parts group, designed for the right side of the vehicle body. The paint in the Brilliant Black Metallic – Y9B shade ensures visual consistency with the factory body finish and restores the aesthetics of the vehicle's side area following damage or wear of the previous cover.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8X0857528F-BBL
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8X0857528F
• Substitutable numbers: 8X0857528F, 8X0 857 528 F
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Part type: Trim
• Color: Brilliant Black Metallic - Y9B
• Category: Mirror Components

Purpose and fitment

The cover is dedicated to Audi A1 8X models and represents the factory design solution for the right exterior mirror. By maintaining the original mounting geometry and the correct edge profile, the component ensures proper fitment with the mirror housing, reducing the risk of vibrations, leaks, and unwanted wind noise while driving. The placement on the right side of the vehicle facilitates straightforward part selection when replacing after a collision, parking scrape, or localized body repair, without the need to modify the mirror structure.

Brilliant Black Metallic – Y9B paint finish

The Brilliant Black Metallic – Y9B color is a characteristic metallic black used as a factory standard on Audi vehicles. The use of the correct paint code allows for:

• maintaining color consistency with other body components,
• reducing the need for additional painting when the coating is in good condition,
• aesthetic integration of the mirror into the vehicle's side profile. For users who care about the visual appearance of their car, this means the ability to restore the factory look of the mirror without compromising on the shade or the character of the metallic gloss.

Characteristics of the used component

The mirror cover is offered as a used part, which is a cost-effective solution while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component allows for an economical repair of the mirror area, especially in the case of local mechanical damage or replacement after parking incidents. Choosing a used OEM component from the Mirror parts category is a good solution for drivers who want to maintain factory fit and appearance while optimizing their repair budget.

Application in repairs and upgrades

The right-side mirror cover is suitable for both standard replacement of a damaged cover and partial visual upgrades of the vehicle, e.g., after paint correction or replacement of other elements in the same color. Due to the preservation of the original form and paint, it can be used in:

• post-accident repairs of the right side of the vehicle,
• removing the effects of scratches and parking scrapes,
• restoring visual consistency after replacing the entire mirror. This approach allows for maintaining the aesthetics and functionality of the mirror without the need to interfere with its mechanics or electronics.

Audi mirror parts – expansion and completion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side mirror area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or turn signals, check out the available parts in the Audi mirror parts category.

Safe selection of used components

When choosing used body and accessory components, it is worth following proven procedures for assessing technical condition and compatibility with a specific vehicle version. The approach used when selecting components of critical importance for safety, such as the braking system, can be helpful – the principles of verification, wear control, and assessment of part origin are largely analogous. Detailed tips can be found in the article Second-hand braking system: how to safely choose discs, calipers, and ABS?, which shows how to consciously approach the purchase of used components in specialized stores.