Used Vauxhall Cavalier Door

The Cavalier ran across three main generations: Mk1 (1975–1981), Mk2 (1981–1988), and Mk3 (1988–1995), and doors are not interchangeable between these generations as the bodyshells are completely different. Within each generation you should find good fitment compatibility, but always confirm the exact year range with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

No — the Mk2 (1981–1988) and Mk3 (1988–1995) are entirely different bodyshells, so doors from one generation will not fit the other. Always source a door from the correct generation and confirm this with the breaker using your registration.

Yes, this matters for the front doors — a 3-door Cavalier front door is longer than the front door on a 5-door, so they are not interchangeable even within the same generation. Make sure you tell the breaker both your body style and which side you need (NS for nearside/passenger-left or OS for offside/driver-right).

Trim level — whether GL, GLS, CDi, or another — does not affect the basic door shell fitment; the frame and fit are the same across trims for the same generation and body style. You may find cosmetic differences such as different glass, handles, or mouldings depending on the donor vehicle's specification, but the breaker can advise on what's included and what may need swapping over.

The Mk3 ran from 1988 to 1995 as a single generation, so in principle doors from across that range should share the same basic shell. However, confirm with the breaker against your specific registration, as minor production changes can occasionally affect panel compatibility during a long model run.

Colour has no bearing on fitment whatsoever — any door in the correct generation, body style, and side will fit regardless of the donor car's paint colour. Doors can be resprayed to match your vehicle, so focus on getting the right generation, 3-door or 5-door, and NS or OS, and let the breaker know your requirements on those points.