Vauxhall Corsa Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Genuinely worth confirming first: drivetrain and left/right side both affect which rear spring fits.

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A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly

Months of gradual sagging with barely any symptom beyond a marginally lower ride height is the usual pattern for the Vauxhall Corsa's rear spring, right up until it fails suddenly at the coil's end with a clunk. If one rear corner looks lower than the other, that's the clue worth acting on.

Vauxhall Corsa Rear Springs: OEM Part Number

Replacing just one Vauxhall Corsa rear spring is a false economy: pairing it with an old, sagged spring on the other side produces uneven ride height and a noticeable handling bias.

Vauxhall Corsa Rear Springs: What It Does

The Vauxhall Corsa's rear end weight rests on the coil spring, which also absorbs the initial shock of a bump — a separate function from the shock absorber, not a replacement for it. Left sagged or broken, it lowers ride height, potentially skews headlight aim, and can become an MOT failure in severe cases.

Vauxhall Corsa Rear Springs: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Springs Guide for symptoms of a failing spring, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.

More Vauxhall Rear Springs

The same part, covered across other Vauxhall models.

• Vauxhall Adam Rear Springs
• Vauxhall Astra Rear Springs
• Vauxhall Crossland X Rear Springs
• Vauxhall Grandland X Rear Springs
• Vauxhall Insignia Rear Springs
• Vauxhall Meriva Rear Springs
• Vauxhall Mokka Rear Springs
• Vauxhall Viva Rear Springs
• Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Rear Springs