VADEN Spare Parts for the Optare Solo SR
VADEN Spare Parts for the Optare Solo SR
The OPTARE SOLO SR is a low-floor, single-deck midibus built in the UK for urban and local-service routes. VADEN's catalogue lists more than 30 compatible spare parts for this model, searchable by OEM number.
Products compatible with the Optare Solo SR
The list below is VADEN's live, filtered stock catalogue of parts compatible with the OPTARE SOLO SR, reflecting current inventory. VADEN is an independent aftermarket parts manufacturer; the OPTARE and model names are used solely to indicate compatibility, so always confirm fitment against your vehicle's OEM number before purchase.
Featured part groups
VADEN's core line: complete air brake compressors and repair/overhaul kits.
Go to category →Gaskets, pumps and ancillary components for the engine group.
Go to category →Optare Solo SR generations
The Solo SR was built across different generations with different engine options, so the generation alone is not enough to confirm a fit — always check against the OEM or chassis number.
| Generation | Years | Engines |
|---|---|---|
| Solo SR — Euro 4 / Euro 5 / EEV (SCR era, launch phase) | 2007/2008–2014 | Mercedes-Benz OM904 / OM904LA (standard fitment, SCR/AdBlue); optional Cummins ISBe and MAN D0834 |
| Solo SR — Euro VI | 2014–2025 | Mercedes-Benz Euro VI four-cylinder engine (the OM904's Euro VI successor; the exact engine code is not confirmed in accessible sources) |
Optare Solo SR engines
Explore compatible VADEN parts by the engine families fitted to this model. Engine identity must be verified by OEM/chassis number.
Why VADEN
VADEN parts are produced to OEM dimensions for a direct fit; every product is listed with its matching OEM numbers.
VADEN exports heavy-vehicle aftermarket parts to 100+ countries, with a deep range in the air-brake compressor line.
The correct part is always confirmed by OEM/chassis number; this page groups compatible VADEN parts for the model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are VADEN parts compatible with the OPTARE SOLO SR?
Yes. VADEN manufactures more than 30 compatible parts for the OPTARE SOLO SR, covering the air brake compressor and engine part groups. VADEN is an independent aftermarket manufacturer and is not affiliated with OPTARE.
How do I choose the correct VADEN part for my vehicle?
The most reliable method is to search VADEN's catalogue using your vehicle's OEM (original equipment) part number. The OEM number confirms exact fitment regardless of model name or production year.
Which engines and generations does VADEN's OPTARE SOLO SR range cover?
VADEN's current catalogue covers the 2007/2008–2014 Solo SR generation (Euro 4/5/EEV) fitted with the Mercedes-Benz OM904 / OM904LA engine. The later Euro VI generation (2014–2025) uses a different Mercedes-Benz engine and is not covered by this OM904 part group.
What part groups are available for the OPTARE SOLO SR?
Two part groups are currently listed for this model: Air Brake Compressors and Engine components, both matched against OM904 engine compatibility.
Does the same VADEN part fit across different Solo SR generations?
That depends on the engine and chassis configuration. A part listed for one generation is compatible only with vehicles sharing the same OEM reference, so always confirm fitment by OEM number rather than relying on the generation alone.
VADEN is an independent aftermarket manufacturer of heavy-vehicle spare parts. Optare, SOLO SR and related names are trademarks of their respective owners, used on this page solely to indicate compatibility. VADEN parts are not original equipment (OEM); exact fitment must be confirmed by the OEM part number.
