Audi A1 8X Rear High Level Third Brake Light Tailgate Lamp 8X0945097

Audi A1 8X Rear High Level Third Brake Light Tailgate Lamp is an original component from the Main and central brake lights group, designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle body. It provides a clear braking signal, improving safety while maintaining the factory look of the Audi A1 8X tailgate. This is a solution for users who expect solid quality and full compatibility with the vehicle's design.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8X0945097
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8X0945097
• Substitutable numbers: 8X0945097, 8X0 945 097
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Centre & Third Brake Light Assemblies

Purpose and function of the third brake light

The third brake light in the Audi A1 8X is located in the rear zone of the vehicle and acts as an additional, high-mounted braking signal. This allows drivers behind to register speed changes faster, which reduces the risk of rear-end collisions. This component works in conjunction with the main brake lights, creating a coherent, clear lighting system that complies with safety requirements.

Construction and fitment to the tailgate

The Tailgate Lamp has been designed specifically for the body geometry of the Audi A1 8X generation, which translates into a precise fit with the tailgate's contours and seals. The original design ensures proper cable routing, stable mounting, and correct light distribution along the vehicle's axis. As a result, the factory look of the rear of the car is preserved after installation, without the need for modifications or fitting universal replacements.

Benefits of using an original brake light

Using an original third brake light in the Audi A1 8X offers a number of practical advantages:

• guaranteed compatibility with the vehicle's electrical system, without the need to modify the wiring harness,
• correct lighting characteristics, consistent with the manufacturer's factory specifications,
• consistent appearance with other rear lighting elements,
• easier diagnostics in the event of potential lighting system faults.

For users who want to restore the full functionality of the brake system after a collision, mechanical damage, or failure, choosing such a component is a technically safe and predictable solution in operation.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered third brake light is a used component, which allows for lower repair costs while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. Such components are often chosen for post-accident repairs, renovations, and restoring a car to a condition close to factory-new, when the priority is structural and functional compliance rather than purchasing a new part at a higher price.

Expanding the lighting system in an Audi

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional brake lights, central light modules, or complete tailgate lamp assemblies, check the available parts in the Audi main and central brake lights category.

For drivers interested in a broader approach to economical vehicle maintenance and the use of proven used parts, a guide describing the advantages of second-hand components may be helpful – more information can be found in the article Smart Skoda servicing – why second-hand parts are the best choice for your wallet.