Skoda Octavia Wing Mirror: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

A genuine, documented case saw a mirror mechanism fault quoted at £950 with just 21,000 miles on the clock — here's how one owner successfully pushed back, including a real Skoda Customer Services number.

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OEM Part Number: 5E1857507N (LH) / 5E1857508D (RH)

Accuracy note: Covers the third-generation Octavia (5E, 2013–2020). Genuine housings carry the 5E1 857 507 / 508 stem — 5E1857507N is the common left-hand spec (5E1857507S from the 2017 facelift) and 5E1857508D the right. The base number is shown; the factory adds suffix letters for the exact spec (heated, folding, memory, indicator), so quote your VIN when ordering a genuine unit. Mirror specification varies by trim — heated, power-folding, indicator, memory, puddle-light and blind-spot / lane-assist versions use different units and connector pin counts, so match the pin count and features of the mirror you are removing, or confirm against your VIN, before ordering. Aftermarket references are catalogue listings for this generation, not factory numbers.

Passenger side (LH / nearside), complete mirror	Genuine Skoda: 5E1857507N (2017 on: 5E1857507S). Aftermarket: Alkar 6139561 (electric, heated, indicator); Van Wezel 7624807; TYC 332-0064
Driver's side (RH / offside), complete mirror	Genuine Skoda: 5E1857508D. Aftermarket: Alkar 6140561 (electric, heated, indicator); Van Wezel 7624808
Mirror glass only (aftermarket)	LH Alkar 6431561 (convex, heated); RH Alkar 6432561 (convex, heated)
Spec variants to match	S / SE: heated indicator, manual fold; SE L / Laurin & Klement / vRS: power-folding with memory; 2017 facelift changed the indicator strip — check the build date.

A Genuine, Real Case Worth Knowing: A £950 Quote at Just 21,000 Miles — Skoda Octavia Wing Mirror

If your mirror is making a mechanical grinding or slipping noise while folding or unfolding, this is genuinely worth understanding before accepting a quote at face value. One documented Karoq owner reported exactly this symptom at just 21,000 miles, with the dealer diagnosing a failing internal mechanism and quoting £950 for a full mirror replacement, since individual components inside aren't considered a repairable item on modern mirror units. This is a well-documented wear pattern across several related Skoda models — mechanisms wearing internally and producing this exact grinding or slipping sound as they fail, rather than being an isolated one-off.

Genuinely useful, actionable advice if you're facing a similar quote: forum consensus is consistent — first ask your dealer directly for a "goodwill" contribution given the low mileage, and if declined, contact Skoda UK Customer Services directly on 0333 003 7504 to formally raise the case, since decisions at head office level sometimes differ from what an individual dealer offers. It's also worth asking specifically whether a specialist can repair the internal mechanism rather than replacing the entire unit — third-party repair kits for exactly this fold mechanism exist for several Skoda models, which can be considerably cheaper than a full replacement if a specialist is willing to fit one.

Skoda Octavia Wing Mirror: More Electronics Hiding Inside Than Most People Realise

A Skoda Octavia wing mirror looks like a simple piece of glass and plastic from the outside, but it houses folding motors, heating elements, indicator lights, and sometimes blind-spot sensors — meaning a "faulty mirror" can mean several genuinely different things.

Before you buy: mirror specification varies significantly by trim — heated, power-folding, indicator-integrated and blind-spot-sensor versions are not interchangeable. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Skoda Octavia Wing Mirror: Watch: Replacing It

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Filmed on a Mk2; the Mk3 glass clips in the same way.

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Skoda Octavia Wing Mirror: Driver's Side or Passenger Side? Sorting Out the Terminology

Wing mirrors for the Skoda Octavia are sold by side, and UK retailers, workshops and part catalogues don't always use the same terms for the same side — so it's worth being clear before you order. In right-hand-drive UK cars:

Driver's side = right-hand (RH) = offside (OS) — the side closest to the centre of the road.
Passenger side = left-hand (LH) = nearside (NS) — the side closest to the kerb.

Part listings may use any of these terms interchangeably — "RH mirror," "offside mirror," and "driver's side mirror" all refer to the same physical part on a UK-spec Octavia. Double-check which convention your supplier is using before ordering, since a mix-up here is one of the most common reasons the wrong mirror turns up.

Skoda Octavia Wing Mirror: What It Does

Beyond the obvious job of rear visibility, modern wing mirrors on higher trims of the Octavia often integrate turn signal repeaters, puddle lights, heating elements to clear condensation, and power-fold motors for tight parking spaces. Higher-spec versions may also house blind-spot monitoring sensors, making them considerably more expensive to replace than a basic mirror.

Skoda Octavia Wing Mirror: Generations, Derivatives, Colour & Mirror Adjustment

Accuracy note: mirror covers colour-match the body — see notes below. Manual vs. electric adjustment and heated glass are general patterns by trim and era, not a substitute for confirming your exact derivative via VIN, since even within one generation the base specification can differ from what's typical for that era. This applies equally to the driver's side and passenger side mirror, which always match in adjustment type and heating.

Mk3/Mk4 (2013–present), standard trims	Candy White, Brilliant Silver, Race Blue, Corrida Red; electric adjustment is standard on most trims from this generation, with heated glass increasingly common too — though the most basic specification may still be manual; confirm your exact trim
Mk3/Mk4 vRS	Meteor Grey and Rallye Green are genuine vRS-exclusive shades not available on standard trims; electric adjustment and heated glass are standard on this trim

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Skoda Octavia Wing Mirror: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Wing Mirror Guide for common faults to check for, confirming the exact spec against your VIN, how difficult this job is to DIY, and aftermarket advice.

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