Used Vauxhall Antara Seat

The Vauxhall Antara was sold in the UK in one main generation, running from 2006 to 2015, with a facelift introduced in 2010 that brought styling and interior updates. Seats from pre-facelift cars (2006–2010) and post-facelift cars (2010–2015) may differ in style and trim detailing, so always confirm with the breaker whether the seat you're buying matches your specific facelift or pre-facelift vehicle. Engine choice makes no difference to seat fitment.

Your 2012 Antara is a post-facelift model and your 2008 is pre-facelift, and these sit either side of the 2010 facelift boundary where interior trim was updated. Whether seats cross that boundary and fit correctly is not something we can confirm here — bring your registration to the breaker and ask them to check the seat style against your car specifically. Don't assume pre- and post-facelift seats are a straight swap.

Trim level does matter for Antara seats because the seat style, upholstery material, and features (such as heating or lumbar adjustment) vary between trims like Club, SE, and Exclusiv. A seat from a different trim will physically fit the mounting points, but you should expect visible differences in fabric, stitching, or functionality compared with your original. Tell the breaker your trim level so they can match the seat style as closely as possible.

Yes, side matters — Antara front seats are handed, meaning the driver's seat (OS, offside, right-hand side in UK cars) is not the same as the passenger seat (NS, nearside, left-hand side). Always specify NS or OS when contacting a breaker, as well as whether you need a front or rear seat. Using the wrong side will mean the seat won't sit correctly and any side airbag or pretensioner fitted to it won't be in the right position.

Yes — if your Antara seat contains a side airbag or a seatbelt pretensioner, these are safety-critical components and both are single-use devices that cannot be reused once deployed. You should confirm with the breaker that neither has been triggered, and whether the airbag module is compatible with your car's specific SRS system is something to verify against your registration rather than assume. Professional fitting is strongly recommended for any seat containing an airbag or pretensioner.

For front seats the door count makes no practical difference, but it is worth mentioning to your breaker when sourcing a rear seat, as access and seat design can vary between body styles. Always give the breaker your full registration so they can confirm the correct part for your exact vehicle. Engine size has no bearing on seat fitment for any Antara.