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Audi A3 8P Bulb Sizes (2003–2012)

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Quick answer: the Audi A3 8P uses H7 for both the low and the high beam on halogen headlights, and H11 for the fog lights.

Looking for the right headlight bulb for your Audi A3 8P (2003–2012)? Below you will find the bulb sizes for the low beam, high beam, fog lights and parking lights, for both halogen and xenon headlights.

This guide covers: A3 1.4 TFSI, 1.6, 1.8 TFSI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TFSI, 3.2 · S3 · 3-door, Sportback, Cabriolet.

Audi A3 8P bulb sizes

Halogen headlights

  • Low beam: H7

  • High beam: H7

  • Fog lights: H11

  • Parking / position lights: W5W (T10)

Xenon headlights

  • Low beam: D1S or D2S – check

  • High beam: H7

  • Fog lights: H11

  • Parking / position lights: W5W (T10)

Good to know

  • Halogen A3 8P headlights use H7 for both beams.

  • Xenon bulbs changed during production – read the code on your bulb.

LightsUp LED bulbs for the Audi A3 8P

Magic App Control LED bulbs for Audi A3 8P – H7 LED headlight bulbs

Why upgrade to LED?

  • Much brighter, clean white light (around 6000K) instead of yellow halogen.

  • Instant full brightness and a much longer life than halogen bulbs.

  • Plug-and-play: the same base as your original H7 bulb, no cutting or wiring changes.

  • Built-in CAN bus on our App Control bulbs – no dashboard warnings on most cars.

Xenon headlights? Swap to LED

Xenon to LED bulbs D1S D2S for Audi A3 8P

If your Audi A3 8P has xenon headlights, our Xenon to LED bulbs replace the D1S / D2S bulb directly – no ballast changes needed.

FAQ

What is the Audi A3 8P fog light bulb?

H11.

Do I need a decoder?

Our CAN bus ready bulbs usually work without one.

Check before you order

Headlights can differ by market (EU/US), trim, xenon or halogen, or because a previous owner fitted different lights. Please check the code printed on the base of your current bulb before ordering. Not sure? Send us a photo of your bulb to info@lightsup.pro and we will confirm the right size for you.

Other car? Use our Bulb Finder – pick your make, model and year and see the right bulbs in seconds.

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