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No two coil springs are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
The Mk4 Astra ran from 1998 to 2004 and the Mk5 from 2004 to 2010, and these are completely different platforms, so the coil springs are not interchangeable between them. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can match the correct generation.
Both of these years fall within the Mk5 Astra (2004–2010), so there is a good chance the springs will be compatible, but you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration as spring rates could vary across that generation. The Mk5 did receive a facelift around 2007, so let the breaker check whether the donor and your car are pre- or post-facelift.
Engine size can influence suspension specification on the Astra because heavier or more powerful variants may have been fitted with uprated springs from the factory, so a spring from a 1.2 car may not be the correct rate for a 2.0 turbo car. Give the breaker your full registration and let them confirm the spring specification matches your engine rather than assuming any spring from the same generation will do.
Trim level alone does not determine which coil spring you need — what matters is the generation and engine size, not whether the donor car was badged Design, SRi, Elite, or any other trim. However, be aware that sport-orientated trims like the SRi may have been fitted with different spring or damper rates from the factory, so route that specific question to the breaker to confirm against your registration rather than assuming a straight swap.
Yes — always specify whether you need the nearside (NS, left as you sit in the car) or offside (OS, right) spring, as left and right are not always identical and getting the wrong side could cause handling problems. A good breaker will ask you this, but it is worth stating it upfront when you request a quote.
No — the Mk6 Astra ran from 2009 to 2015 and sits on a different platform to the Mk5 (2004–2010), so the springs are not interchangeable between these two generations. Always give the breaker your registration to make sure any spring they supply is from the correct generation and engine variant.