Front Shock Absorber – 85E 413 031 BF
Front Shock Absorber for the Audi Q3 (F3) platform, OE number 85E 413 031 BF. Main group 413 sub-group 031 identifies this as a front front shock absorber. Revision index BF. Dampers should be replaced in axle pairs — order two. Confirm whether your car has standard, sport, or adaptive damping before ordering, as they are not interchangeable.
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Technical specifications
| Part Number | 85E 413 031 BF |
| SKU | AUD-85E413031BF |
| Brand | |
| Category | Shocks & Struts |
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4.0
4 reviews
Adrian Okonkwo
May 31, 2026
Car feels new again
Fitted to my 2011 A7 4G. The rod is properly finished with no machining marks and the seal is clean. I fitted both sides together as you should, then had it aligned the same week. Result is the car no longer floats over crests and settles in one movement. No complaints at all.
Hannah Rossi
May 18, 2026
Good damping, ride height is off
My Q3 8U needed this doing at 77k miles. I torqued everything at ride height rather than with the suspension hanging. The car sat about 15mm lower on one side, which suggests a spring rate problem. That said, the car no longer floats over crests and settles in one movement. Good part, minor niggles.
Stefan Novak
August 10, 2025
Night and day difference
Ordered this for my Q7 4L after the original gave up at 86k. Damping is progressive when you compress it by hand, not dead at the top of the stroke. I torqued everything at ride height rather than with the suspension hanging. Result is the clonk over speed bumps that started this job has completely gone. Good value against the dealer price.
Priya Novak
June 24, 2025
Ride is composed again
Second one of these I have bought, this time for the Q5 FY. Spring compressors out and the strut rebuilt on the bench in an afternoon. The paint and plating look like they will survive a few winters of salt. Result is it tracks straight on the motorway instead of wandering. Will be back for the other side.