This full LED headlight assembly is a direct-fit upgrade for the 8V0-generation Audi A3 and S3 produced between 2013 and 2016. It replaces the entire factory headlight unit on both sides of the vehicle, converting every lighting function from the original halogen or xenon setup to a complete full LED system. The upgrade delivers substantially brighter low and high beam output compared to the factory halogen configuration, with a colour temperature of 5500K to 6500K that produces a crisp, white road illumination pattern. The DRL produces the distinctive layered LED signature look associated with newer Audi models, transforming the front appearance of the pre-facelift 8V A3 without any modifications to the vehicle wiring. Sold as a pair covering both left and right positions. Two variants are available at purchase to match either the original halogen or original xenon factory fitment.
Key Features and Benefits
Full LED conversion across every headlight function: LED daytime running lights, LED low beam, LED high beam, and LED turn signal. The original factory setup on the 2013 to 2016 A3 used halogen or xenon bulbs for the primary beam functions, meaning this upgrade delivers a measurable improvement in forward visibility and road illumination distance on both low and high beam settings.
Brightness output is rated at 3000lm to 6400lm, which significantly exceeds the output of factory halogen headlights on the same vehicle. The 5500K to 6500K colour temperature sits in the cool white range, matching the output of modern LED and Xenon factory systems without the blue-white shift associated with very high Kelvin aftermarket products.
DRL power is rated at 3 to 17 watts and the turn signal operates between 15 and 25 watts. The DRL signature uses the same angled LED graphic lines as the updated A3 facelift and later Audi models, giving the 2013 to 2016 body a visually current front face.
Plug-and-play wiring: the headlight connectors are designed to mate directly with the factory harness on the 8V0 A3 for the correct variant (halogen or xenon). No wiring modifications, no ECU coding, and no additional control modules are required. Select the variant matching your car’s original factory headlight type before purchasing.
Both left-hand drive and right-hand drive beam pattern versions are available. LHD is dispatched by default. Buyers requiring RHD beam pattern must confirm this with the seller before ordering, as RHD availability is not guaranteed for all production runs.
Assembly weight is 16kg for the pair, consistent with factory headlight unit weight on this model.
Material, Finish & Colour Options
Material: Polycarbonate lens, ABS housing with internal LED modules and projector lens elements
Finish: Gloss black inner housing with clear outer lens; LED light bar and projector elements visible through lens
Colour Options: Single design option. Internal LED colour temperature is 5500K to 6500K (cool white) for beam functions; amber for turn signal operation.
Note: This is an aftermarket upgrade product, not an OEM part. Minor surface variations on non-visible rear housing areas may be present and do not affect function or fit.
Vehicle Compatibility & Model Years
Compatible with: Audi A3 8V0 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. Also compatible with Audi S3 8V0 for the same year range.
Two purchase variants required to match factory fitment:
For A3 2013 to 2016 originally fitted with halogen headlights: select the halogen variant.
For A3 2013 to 2016 originally fitted with Xenon headlights: select the Xenon variant.
Driving position: LHD dispatched by default. Contact seller to confirm RHD availability before ordering if required for Australian, UK, Japanese, or other RHD market vehicles.
Exclusions: Not compatible with the post-facelift 8V A3 (2017 onward). Not compatible with 8P generation A3 (2003 to 2012). Not compatible with 8Y generation A3 (2021 onward). Plug configuration differs between halogen and xenon variants and between production periods. Confirm your factory plug configuration matches the product images before purchasing.
Dimensions & Technical Details
Item type: Full LED headlight assembly, left and right pair Operating voltage: 12V Weight: 16kg (pair) LED colour temperature: 5500K to 6500K DRL power: 3 to 17W Turn signal power: 15 to 25W Brightness: 3000lm to 6400lm Halogen equivalent colour temperature for reference: 3000K to 4500K Xenon equivalent colour temperature for reference: 5000K to 6500K Auto part position: Right and left High-concern chemicals: None declared Origin: Mainland China Package contents: 1 x left headlight assembly, 1 x right headlight assembly
Installation Notes & Special Functions
Plug-and-play installation connects directly to the factory wiring harness via the original headlight connector on the correct variant. No wire splicing, no additional relay harnesses, and no dealer coding required for the 8V0 A3 when the correct halogen or xenon variant is selected.
Before purchasing, inspect the plug connector at the back of your existing headlight unit and compare it to the product backside images provided. Plug configuration differences between the halogen and xenon factory variants are the primary cause of fitment incompatibility. The seller accepts no responsibility for units that cannot be installed due to mismatched connectors resulting from incorrect variant selection.
Professional installation by a qualified auto electrician or workshop is strongly recommended given the complexity of headlight alignment, beam pattern adjustment, and wiring verification required on a full headlight assembly replacement. Beam aim adjustment screws are located on the rear of the assembly and should be set correctly after installation to ensure the beam pattern complies with road regulations.
Images in the product listing are shown in LHD configuration. RHD beam pattern results in a mirrored low beam cutoff. If ordering for a RHD vehicle, confirm RHD availability with the seller before payment.
