Audi A3 8V Tail Light Bulb Mount Holder Socket Rear Right O/S 8V4945258A

Description

Audi A3 8V Right Rear Tail Light Bulb Socket is an original lighting installation component, designed for the right rear lamp in the Audi A3 8V generation model. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures correct bulb seating and a stable connection with the wiring harness, which translates to safe and predictable rear lighting operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8V4945258A
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V4945258A
• Substitutable numbers: 8V4945258A, 8V4 945 258 A
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Sockets, Connectors & Wiring

Purpose and Function of the Bulb Socket

The presented bulb socket is a component from the Wires, Plugs, and Connectors group, responsible for the electrical connection between the rear lamp and the vehicle’s installation. It is mounted in the right rear part of the body and works with the lighting assembly, handling, among others, position lights, brake lights, or turn signals (depending on the lamp configuration in a given vehicle).

A properly selected bulb socket allows for maintaining the factory mounting geometry and correct electrical contact, which reduces the risk of:

• intermittent lighting operation during body vibrations,
• lighting errors appearing on the instrument cluster,
• contact overheating and local installation damage.

Construction and Fit for Audi A3 8V

The socket has been specifically designed for the construction of the right rear lamp in the Audi A3 8V, ensuring precise fit with the lamp housing and proper wire routing. The arrangement of bulb sockets and contacts corresponds to the factory layout, so installation does not require modifications or adaptations to the wiring.

Key fitting features:

• geometry consistent with the right rear lamp,
• factory connectors for the Audi wiring harness,
• mounting point arrangement corresponding to the original lamp.

Component Condition and Service Application

The bulb socket is a used part, making it an attractive service solution for users looking for original Audi components at a reasonable price. This type of element is particularly useful for:

• repairs after mechanical damage to the rear lamp,
• eliminating problems with intermittent lighting,
• restoring the factory installation after previous unprofessional modifications.

Using an original socket helps maintain the consistency of the electrical system and facilitates later diagnostics of potential faults.

Benefits of Choosing an Original Audi Socket

By choosing the Audi A3 8V Right Rear Tail Light Bulb Socket, you get a component designed precisely for the specific model and location on the vehicle. This means:

• certain fit to the right rear lamp without custom mounts,
• maintenance of factory electrical parameters for the lighting circuit,
• easier installation and removal during future service work.

For workshops and individual users, this translates to shorter repair times and a lower risk of compatibility issues.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as lamp harnesses, connectors, or adapters, check the available parts in the Audi Wires, Plugs, and Connectors category.

To compare manufacturers’ approaches to the quality of used original components and procedures for selecting parts by identification numbers, it is worth reading the article BMW – Sporty Performance and Precision. How Used Original Parts Extend the Life of the Bavarian Icon?, which discusses the practical aspects of operating and servicing cars using factory-made aftermarket components.