Used Vauxhall Agila AC Compressor

The Vauxhall Agila ran as a single generation from 2000 to 2004 (the A-series, based on the Suzuki Wagon R+) and then as the Agila B from 2004 onwards, so a 2004 car and a 2007 car sit on different platforms entirely. Because of this generation boundary, the AC compressor is very unlikely to interchange, but the engine code is the critical detail — confirm the code from your V5 or a VIN check and give it to the breaker so they can match it precisely. Never assume fitment across a generation change without the breaker verifying it against your registration.

Yes — the engine code matters more than the year or badge when sourcing an AC compressor, because Agila models used different engines across both generations and the compressor is driven mechanically off the engine. Check your V5 logbook or run a VIN check to find your exact engine code, then pass that to the breaker rather than just the year. This single step is the most reliable way to get the right part.

Fuel type affects which compressor you need because the unit is matched to the specific engine it drives off, and petrol and diesel Agilas used different engines with different ancillary setups. Always tell the breaker your fuel type alongside your engine code so they can identify the correct donor vehicle. Giving both details together reduces the risk of being sent the wrong unit.

Trim level — whether it is Expression, Design, Club, or any other Agila trim — does not affect which AC compressor is fitted, because this is a mechanical part that follows the engine code, not the trim badge. What you may find is that donor cars from different trim levels look slightly different inside or have different comfort features, but the compressor itself is unaffected by that. Confirm the engine code matches between donor and your car and let the breaker cross-reference against your registration.

Both of those years sit within the Agila B generation, which ran from 2004 to 2011, so you are at least working within the same platform. However, ancillary components including AC compressors can change mid-production run, so whether a 2006 unit fits a 2009 car is something to confirm with the breaker against your specific registration and engine code rather than assume. Give the breaker your engine code from your V5 and ask them to verify compatibility before committing.

Gearbox type can influence ancillary component fitment and mounting arrangements on some applications, so it is worth telling the breaker whether your Agila is manual or automatic when you request a quote. The engine code remains the primary detail, but passing both pieces of information together gives the breaker the best chance of identifying a correct match. Do not assume a compressor from a manual donor car will simply bolt onto an automatic Agila without the breaker confirming it first.