Second Hand Vauxhall Zafira Wheel Hub

The Zafira ran across two main generations in the UK: the Zafira A from 1999 to 2005, and the Zafira B from 2005 to 2014, with a facelift in 2008. Hubs from within each generation are generally more likely to be compatible with each other, but crossing from a Zafira A to a Zafira B is a generation boundary where running gear often changed, so confirm any cross-generation swap with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.

Both years sit within the Zafira B generation (2005–2014), with the facelift arriving in 2008, but the facelift was primarily cosmetic and the core running gear was carried over. That said, whether a specific hub from a pre-facelift 2006 car crosses cleanly to a post-facelift 2010 car is worth verifying with the breaker against your registration, as brake and hub specifications can vary with engine size within the same generation. Never assume fitment without that check.

Yes, engine size can matter because larger or more powerful engines sometimes run bigger brake assemblies, which in turn affects the hub specification. On the Zafira B for example, the 2.0T GSi and similar higher-output variants may carry different front hub and bearing arrangements compared to a standard 1.6 or 1.8 petrol. Always tell the breaker your engine size as well as the year so they can match the correct hub.

Trim level alone does not affect Wheel Hub fitment on the Zafira; a hub from a Life, Club, Design, or Elegance is not different because of the badge it carries. What drives the hub specification is the generation and engine size, not how the interior is equipped. Do expect minor cosmetic differences around the wheel area between cars depending on brake size, but the trim name itself is not a factor to worry about.

Yes, this absolutely matters — the NS (nearside, left) and OS (offside, right) front hubs are mirror images of each other on the Zafira and are not interchangeable. Always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker, and double-check the part they pull matches your side before it is sent out. Rear hubs are typically handed too, so the same rule applies if you are sourcing a rear unit.

The Zafira A and Zafira B are separate generations with different platforms, and crossing that 2005 boundary is a significant compatibility risk for running gear components like hubs. While some underpinning is shared within the GM family, whether a specific hub transfers across this generational line is not something to take for granted. Route this question to the breaker with both registrations and let them verify the part numbers before you commit to a purchase.