Audi A3 8L Centre Console Rubber Insert Mat Cover Trim Black 8L0863301B

Audi A3 8L Centre Console Rubber Insert Mat Cover Trim is an original interior component designed for the factory centre console in the first-generation Audi A3. The rubber insert improves aesthetics, ensures small items stay in place, and prevents them from sliding while driving, which increases daily comfort. It is a practical solution for drivers who want to maintain a consistent, original interior look and functionality in line with the manufacturer's standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8L0863301B
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8L0863301B
• Substitutable numbers: 8L0863301B, 8L0 863 301 B
• Category: Centre & Overhead Console Parts

Purpose and function of the rubber insert

The presented insert is a part from the Console Parts group, designed specifically for the centre console in the Audi A3 8L. Its purpose is to protect the console surface from scratches and improve the organization of space for small accessories, such as keys, a phone, or cards. The rubber structure reduces noise caused by moving objects and makes it easier to keep the central part of the cockpit tidy.

Construction and performance properties

The insert is made of flexible rubber material that fits well into the shape of the factory recess in the centre console. The surface structure provides sufficient friction, ensuring that items do not slide during acceleration, braking, or cornering. The black colour is consistent with the typical Audi interior finish, which allows for maintaining a uniform, understated cockpit character without visual deviations from the original.

Benefits of using an original insert

Using a dedicated rubber insert in the centre console brings a number of practical benefits:

• protection of the console surface against abrasion and minor mechanical damage,
• reduction of unwanted noises resulting from the movement of objects,
• easier maintenance of cleanliness thanks to the ability to quickly remove and clean the insert,
• maintaining a consistent, factory look of the Audi A3 8L interior.

For users who value functional and aesthetic solutions in the vehicle's interior, using an original rubber insert is a simple way to improve the ergonomics of daily operation.

Selecting original components for Audi

When choosing items from the Console Parts group for Audi, it is worth paying attention to the origin and compatibility with the manufacturer's factory solutions. Original components are designed for a precise fit to a specific model, which translates into stable seating in the console, no play, and predictable behaviour during use. This approach makes it easier to keep the interior in a state close to the factory configuration, without the need for assembly compromises.

Expanding equipment within the centre console area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the centre console area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as panels, frames, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Audi Console Parts category.

If you are interested in a broader context of selecting original, used components for popular car models and want to better understand which interior elements are most often chosen by drivers, read the article: The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts.

To select original used parts for premium car brands, including Audi, even more precisely, it is worth using practical tips on identification by VIN number, described in the guide: How to select original used parts for BMW, Audi, and Mercedes using the VIN number.