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A used rear light that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
Both years fall within the Astra G generation (1998–2004), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but body style must match — a hatchback light will not fit an estate, and the 3-door and 5-door hatchback use different rear lights due to the different rear quarter pressing. Because the Astra G ran right to the end of 2004, confirm with the breaker that the donor car's body style and door count match yours exactly before ordering.
No — the Astra H (2004–2010) and Astra G (1998–2004) are completely different generations on different platforms, and the rear light clusters are not interchangeable. Always buy from the same generation and the same body style (hatchback, estate, or van), and give the breaker your registration so they can confirm the correct fit.
No — a 2008 Astra is Astra H (2004–2010) while a 2012 Astra is Astra J (2009–2015), and rear lights from these two generations are completely different. Stick to the same generation and match the body style — hatchback and Sports Tourer estate used different rear light assemblies within the Astra J range.
The Astra H received a facelift in 2007, and whether the rear light design changed across that boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as mid-generation pressing and lamp changes are not always consistent. Give the breaker your reg and they can check the donor vehicle matches yours precisely before you commit.
Trim level — whether SXi, SRi, Design, or Elite — does not affect rear light fitment; what matters is the generation, body style, and door count. However, higher trims may have had different bulb configurations or light signatures, so be aware there could be minor cosmetic differences even on a physically fitting unit, and confirm the full specification with the breaker.
No — the Astra J hatchback (2009–2015) and Astra J Sports Tourer estate use entirely different rear light clusters because the rear bodywork and tailgate are shaped differently. Body style is the first and most important question when sourcing a rear light, so always make sure the donor car is the same body style as yours.