Parcel shelf types

Hi,

As a young lad I spent hours in the car forums and growing up with the car modifying scene. Nowadays the only important thing about a car is ‘can it fit a child’s seat and pushchair!’. Anyhow my point being, I know this is usually the best place to head when you need some knowledge about a car, so I’m hoping someone can help.

I own an 2010 Audi A3 1.6 Petrol 5dr sportback, the parcel shelf had a shade built in but this broke and left us with two holes in the shelf which doesn’t bother me in the slightest, the wife however will not let it go. So having put her off replacing it for several months I finally gave in and purchased a 2nd hand one from what I was told was a 2010 Audi A31.6 petrol 3dr. Long story short, it doesn’t fit my car, I’m outta pocket and would like to sell it on.

I’m struggling to sell it though as I’m not sure it’s actually from a 2010 3dr. One poor buyer arrived, tried it in his car, didn’t fit, wasted drive for him. I don’t want a repeat of this so I’m hoping someone might be able identify it and explain what I need to look out for when purchasing a replacement.

thanks in advance

My shelf


new shelf

RobinA3 said:

Is there a part number hidden somewhere on the shelf?

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Unfortunately not, I was hoping there might be.

LEE69 said:

They are different 3 door and the 5 door

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I thought this as it’s the obvious difference between the two shelves based on the info I have. However the guy that tried the shelf in his car when trying to purchase from me had a 3 door. (I don’t recall the year though)
I have also tried this in my sisters 3 door, 2013 plate and it doesn’t fit that either.

The replacement shelf is an inch or so wider