Right-hand drive Audi A3 8Y owners in the UK, Australia, and South Africa face a specific problem that most phone mount suppliers don't address: the LHD and RHD interiors are mirror images of each other, and a mount designed for LHD simply won't position correctly in a RHD car.
Most aftermarket phone mount suppliers are US or European-focused. Their products are designed for left-hand drive. RHD owners either get told the product doesn't fit, or they receive the same item and find it ends up in completely the wrong position relative to the steering wheel.
The OMB Audi A3 8Y phone mount is one of the few options explicitly designed and verified for both LHD and RHD configurations.
How LHD and RHD Differ on the 8Y
On a left-hand drive Audi A3 8Y, the driver sits on the left. The driver-side center vent — the natural phone mount position — is the vent to the right of the steering wheel, in the center of the dashboard.
On a right-hand drive A3 8Y (UK, Australia, South Africa, Japan), the driver sits on the right. The driver-side center vent is therefore the vent to the left of the steering wheel — the mirror position.
A mount designed for LHD installed in a RHD car ends up on the wrong side of the driver — facing away from the natural line of sight, difficult to reach, and positioned for the passenger rather than the driver.
What the OMB Mount Does for RHD
The mount is available in both LHD and RHD configurations. The physical mount is the same — the difference is which vent it's designed to insert into and the orientation of the ball joint arm.
For RHD owners: select RHD in the dropdown at checkout. The mount inserts into the center vent to the left of the steering wheel — the driver-side position in a right-hand drive 8Y. The phone sits at the correct angle for natural driver sightline, within easy reach for touch interaction.
No Drilling. No Vent Flap Contact. No Piano-Black Damage.
The same principles apply regardless of drive side. The mount inserts into the inner vent walls — not the flaps. All vent functions remain fully operational. No contact with the 8Y's piano-black center stack trim. Flocked protective pads on all contact surfaces prevent any marking.
Installs and removes without tools in seconds. Fully reversible.
Holder Options
MagSafe Magnetic Holder — snap-on hold for MagSafe iPhones (non-charging)
MagSafe Charger Holder 15W or 25W — wireless charging with Apple OEM MagSafe charger
Mechanical Holder — spring grip for any phone 6.7–9.2mm thick, Android or iPhone
Standalone Mount — 17mm ball joint, pairs with your preferred holder
Audi A3/S3/RS3 8Y Center Vent Phone Mount
From $40 · LHD & RHD · No drilling · No vent flap contact · MagSafe available
Shop the A3 8Y Phone Mount →Compatibility
Audi A3 8Y — all trim levels, 2020–present (LHD and RHD)
Audi S3 8Y — 2020–present (LHD and RHD)
Audi RS3 8Y — 2021–present (LHD and RHD)
Important: Select LHD or RHD in the dropdown at checkout. The mount position differs between drive sides — installing an LHD mount in a RHD car will put the phone on the wrong side of the driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm in the UK — does this ship internationally?
Yes. OneMiniBite ships from Shanghai to US, EU, UK, Australia, and other markets. Delivery times and shipping costs vary by destination — check at checkout.
Will the mount clear the MMI screen on a RHD 8Y?
Yes. The RHD configuration is verified to clear the MMI screen sightlines in the left-of-steering-wheel vent position.
Is the product the same for LHD and RHD, just installed differently?
The mount body is the same. Drive side selection at checkout determines the configuration — select carefully before ordering.
Does this fit the Audi A3 8V RHD?
No. This mount is designed for the 8Y platform (2020–present). The 8V has different vent geometry and is not compatible.
For RHD Audi A3 8Y Owners
Most phone mount suppliers don't design for RHD. This one does. For UK, Australian, South African, and Japanese Audi A3 8Y, S3 8Y, and RS3 8Y owners searching for a RHD A3 8Y phone mount, Audi A3 phone holder UK, Audi A3 8Y phone mount Australia, RHD A3 phone holder no drilling, or right hand drive Audi A3 phone mount, this is the answer.