Skoda Octavia Mk3 Saloon Door Rear Left N/S Race Blue Metallic - F5W

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Skoda Octavia Mk3 Saloon Door Rear Left N/S Race Blue Metallic - F5W is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory paint in the Race Blue Metallic - F5W shade, it allows for an aesthetically and technically correct replacement of a damaged panel without the need to fit aftermarket parts of uncertain origin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5E5833055B-RAB
• Mark: Skoda
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5E5833055B
• Substitutable numbers: 5E5833055B, 5E5 833 055 B
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Door
• Color: Race Blue Metallic - F5W
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented rear left door is structurally designed for the saloon body type of the third-generation Skoda Octavia. The precise geometry of the panel, creases, and mounting edges ensures proper alignment with the fender, sill, pillar, and rear bumper, which facilitates achieving even panel gaps and stable closing.

Its placement on the rear left side of the vehicle allows for a direct replacement of the damaged component without interfering with the structure of other panels. The original sheet metal structure is prepared to work with factory hinges, locks, and seals, which reduces the time required for adjustment during accident repairs or restoration.

Race Blue Metallic - F5W color and aesthetic values

The factory Race Blue Metallic - F5W paint is a distinctive, dynamic shade of metallic blue used in the Skoda range, particularly appreciated in versions with a sportier character. Using the original paint coating over the entire surface of the door often allows for limiting the scope of paintwork to just potential blending of adjacent elements, which shortens repair time and reduces costs.

The metallic structure of the paint ensures consistency in light reflection with other body elements of the same color, which is important for repairs in vehicles used daily as well as in cars prepared for resale. For body shops, this means a convenient starting point for precise color and clear coat structure matching.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is a structural element of the side body, responsible for both aesthetics and passenger compartment rigidity. The panel construction is prepared to withstand the loads resulting from daily use, opening and closing, and to work with factory seals and fittings.

The element is intended for installation in place of the factory door, using the original mounting points. For service centers and workshops, this means a predictable installation process without the need for structural modifications. This facilitates maintaining correct body geometry, which is important for both user comfort (proper closing, no rattles) and acoustic sealing as well as corrosion protection.

Practical application and benefits of choosing a used part

Choosing an original rear left door for a Skoda Octavia Mk3 in Race Blue Metallic is particularly beneficial in situations where only the door panel has been damaged, while other body elements remain in good condition. A used part allows for maintaining the factory characteristics of the sheet metal and paint, which is difficult to achieve when using lower-quality aftermarket replacements.

For private users and repair shops, this means the possibility of carrying out a technically correct repair while maintaining reasonable costs. Original doors in the correct color limit the scope of additional work while allowing the vehicle to maintain a consistent appearance after the repair.

Expanding side body repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your Skoda and need other elements from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or door frames, check the available parts in the Skoda Doors and door panels category.

Technical support for part selection

When planning broader body and paint work or restoration, it is worth using reliable sources of knowledge regarding the selection of body components, their preparation for installation, and technical condition inspection. For other vehicle systems, such as air conditioning, specialized service guides may be helpful, for example, the article on selecting an original used AC compressor and checking its condition before installation, which shows how to consciously choose used OEM components and what to pay attention to during their installation.