Vauxhall Agila Drive Shaft Replacement Parts

The Vauxhall Agila ran as a single generation from 2000 to 2004 (the first-generation Agila A), then a second generation, the Agila B, ran from 2004 to 2007, so a 2004 car could belong to either generation depending on exact build date — this is a generation boundary and swapping a drive shaft across it is not straightforward. The engine code is the single most important detail here: if both cars share the same engine code, a breaker can check whether the shaft itself crosses that boundary. Confirm fitment with the breaker against both registrations before buying.

Engine code matters above everything else for a drive shaft — two Agilas from the same year can have different engines and incompatible shafts, whereas two cars a few years apart with the same engine code are far more likely to share the same shaft. You'll find the engine code on your V5C or through a VIN check, and it's the single most useful detail you can give a breaker when requesting a quote. Year alone is not enough to guarantee fitment.

Yes, NS (nearside, passenger side) and OS (offside, driver side) drive shafts are different parts and are not interchangeable, so always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. On many front-wheel-drive cars the two shafts can also differ in length, so ordering the wrong side won't work even if everything else matches. Double-check which side is faulty before requesting a quote.

Fuel type affects the engine fitted, and different engines can use different drive shaft specifications, so a petrol and diesel Agila drive shaft are not assumed to be interchangeable. Always supply your engine code to the breaker rather than just stating petrol or diesel, as the code confirms the exact variant and removes ambiguity. Never assume cross-fuel fitment without the breaker verifying it against your registration.

Trim level — whether your Agila is a Club, Design, or any other grade — does not affect drive shaft fitment; trim relates to interior and cosmetic specifications, not the drivetrain. What matters is engine code, gearbox type (manual or automatic), and the generation of the car. When sourcing from a breaker, ignore the trim name and focus on supplying your engine code and registration.

Gearbox type is a key fitment factor for drive shafts, and a shaft from an automatic car is not straightforwardly interchangeable with one from a manual car even if the engine codes match. The spline count or inner joint specification can differ between gearbox types, so always tell the breaker whether your car is manual or automatic. Confirm fitment against your specific registration before purchasing.