Vauxhall Antara Differential Replacement Parts

The Antara was sold in the UK from 2006 to 2015, with a facelift arriving in 2010 that brought changes to trim and styling; however, the key fitment factor for the differential is the engine code rather than the model year alone. A differential from a pre-facelift (2006–2010) car may or may not cross over to a post-facelift (2010–2015) car, so you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registration numbers before purchasing. Supply your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check to give the breaker the best chance of finding a direct match.

Fuel type is a meaningful fitment factor for the differential, as the diesel and petrol Antara variants use different engines and the drivetrain components are matched accordingly. A diesel-derived differential should not be assumed to fit a petrol car and vice versa, so always confirm your fuel type and engine code with the breaker. The engine code is the single most reliable detail you can supply when asking for a quote.

Trim level does not affect differential fitment on the Antara; the SE, Exclusiv, and Elite are all mechanical equals in terms of drivetrain specification and the differential fitted depends on the engine and gearbox, not the badge on the tailgate. You may find cosmetic differences between cars being broken — interior colour, seat fabric, alloy wheel style — but none of that affects whether the differential itself will fit. Focus on matching the engine code and gearbox type rather than the trim name.

Yes, gearbox type is an important consideration because a manual and an automatic transmission can affect the differential specification and how drive is distributed to the axles. Always tell the breaker whether your car is manual or automatic alongside the engine code, as supplying both gives the clearest picture for finding a compatible unit. Never assume a differential from an automatic car will drop straight into a manual car or the other way around.

The 2010 facelift is a known boundary on the Antara, and whether a differential from a 2011 post-facelift car will fit a 2007 pre-facelift car is not something that can be confirmed as fact here. The safest approach is to supply your engine code and registration to a breaker, who can check the specification of any 2011 donor car against your vehicle directly. Mechanical changes can occur mid-production that are not always reflected in the calendar year, so a breaker cross-referencing both registrations is the reliable route.

The most important detail is your engine code, which you can find on your V5 logbook or by running a VIN check — this tells the breaker more about your drivetrain than the year or trim level alone. You should also confirm whether your car is diesel or petrol, and whether it has a manual or automatic gearbox, as both affect differential specification. Your registration is useful for cross-referencing, and quoting it alongside the engine code gives a breaker on Findapart the best chance of sourcing a compatible used unit.