Used Audi 100 Quarter Panel

The Audi 100 ran across two main generations relevant to UK buyers: the C3 (Type 44), produced from 1982 to 1991, and the C4 (Type 4A), produced from 1991 to 1994. Quarter panels are completely different between these two generations, so always match the part to the correct generation. Within each generation there were facelift updates that may have affected panel pressings, so confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying.

A 1989 car is a C3 (Type 44) and a 1992 car is a C4 (Type 4A), meaning these sit either side of the 1991 generation change — the bodyshells are entirely different and the quarter panels will not interchange. You need to source a panel from a C4-generation car to match your 1992 model. Always confirm the exact fit with the breaker against your registration number to rule out any early or late production variations.

Yes, body style is the most important factor for quarter panels — the saloon, estate (Avant), and hatchback (where offered) all have completely different rear quarter pressings and none of them interchange with each other. Always specify your body style clearly when requesting a quote from a breaker. Engine choice and trim level have no bearing on which quarter panel you need.

No — trim levels such as CD, CC, or S do not affect which quarter panel fits your car, as the panels are determined by generation and body style rather than specification. A quarter panel from any trim level of the same generation and body style will be structurally the same. You may find minor cosmetic differences such as side moulding holes or trim attachments between specs, so mention your trim to the breaker so they can supply the closest match.

No — the Avant estate and the saloon have entirely different rear quarter panel shapes and the parts do not interchange. This applies across both the C3 and C4 generations. Always tell the breaker your exact body style when requesting a quarter panel to avoid being sent the wrong pressing.

Quarter panels are handed NS (nearside, kerb side) and OS (offside, driver's side) but the difference between LHD and RHD cars for this panel is not straightforward to state with certainty. Confirm with the breaker whether a panel from a left-hand-drive European car is a direct fit for your UK right-hand-drive 100 before purchasing, as breakers with continental stock are common in the UK market.