Audi TTS Mk2 8J Door Wing Mirror Cover Cap Casing Aluminium Left N/S 8J0857501B

The Audi TTS Mk2 8J Mirror Housing Cover Aluminium Left is a factory part from the Mirror Components group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle body. The aluminium finish gives the mirror area a distinctive, sporty look while providing robust protection for the mirror mechanism against external factors. This is a solution for users who want to maintain the original TTS styling and ensure a cohesive, aesthetic appearance of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8J0857501B
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8J0857501B
• Substitutable numbers: 8J0857501B, 8J0 857 501 B
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Category: Mirror Components

Purpose and Fitment

The housing is specifically designed for Audi TTS Mk2 8J models, ensuring a precise fit to the mirror's shape and proper alignment with the door line. Installation on the left side of the vehicle maintains stylistic symmetry with the right side, and the original geometry of the part facilitates installation without the need for modifications.

Thanks to its construction conforming to manufacturer standards, the housing works with the factory mirror glass and adjustment mechanism, preserving the full functionality of the exterior mirror system.

Construction and Material Properties

The aluminium finish of the housing provides the characteristic sporty look typical of the TTS version, while also serving as a durable cover for the internal mirror components. The smooth surface facilitates potential preparation for painting or coating correction if the user plans to match the colour to their individual body configuration.

The stable construction of the housing limits susceptibility to deformation during daily use, and the appropriately selected edge profile helps in draining water and dirt from the mirror surface, improving visibility of the surroundings while driving.

Practical Application

The left-side mirror housing is particularly important in daily operation, as this mirror often operates in intense urban conditions – during parallel parking, manoeuvres in narrow streets, or in underground car parks. Replacing a damaged cover with an original part restores proper protection to the adjustment mechanism and maintains the cohesive appearance of the vehicle's entire side area.

For users who care about maintaining their car's value, using a factory aluminium housing is beneficial both visually and technically – it eliminates the risk of fitment issues typical of lower-quality aftermarket replacements.

Used Product Characteristics

This part comes from the aftermarket, meaning it has been previously used on a vehicle. Such components are often chosen by discerning users looking for original solutions within a reasonable budget, while maintaining factory specifications and compatibility with other mirror sub-components.

Choosing a used mirror housing is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, spot bodywork corrections, and for restoring a car to its original visual configuration after previous modifications.

Expanding Mirror Area and Additional Materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side mirror area on your Audi and need other parts from the same group, such as covers, inserts, or complete bodies, check the available parts in the Audi Mirror Components category.

When working on your vehicle, it is also worth paying attention to the safety of the braking systems. When selecting used brake system components, a guide describing how to verify the condition of discs, calipers, and ABS components will be helpful – detailed tips can be found in the article Used Braking System: How to Safely Select Discs, Calipers, and ABS?.