Auction Grading System
The Japanese grading of auction vehicles varies slightly between auction houses. Always request a full translation of the auction sheet to clearly understand the vehicle condition before bidding.
Auction Grading System
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Explanation of abbreviations
Overall Vehicle Grade
S
Almost new (under 1 year old, under 10,000 km)
6
Excellent (under 3 years old, under 20,000 km)
5
Very good condition, under 30,000 km, minor wear
4.5
Good condition, 30,000–80,000 km, light scratches or repairs
4
Average condition, visible wear, stains, or scratches
3.5
Noticeable wear, dents/scratches, possible rust
3
Poor condition, large dents/scratches, interior damage
2
Major rust or damage, poor engine
1
Usually flood-damaged or very poor condition
RA
Light accident repaired
R
Major accident repaired, may need further work
*** / 0 / 99
Serious mechanical or accident issues, ungraded
Code, Meaning
A1–A3
Scratch (small to large)
U1–U3
Dent (small to large)
W1–W3
Repaint (minor to major)
S
Surface rust
C
Corrosion
X
Part needs to be replaced
XX
Part already replaced
Y
Crack
E
Dimple
P
Paint work
H
Paint dissolved
G
Windshield stone chip
Abbreviation, Meaning
AC / AACs
Air Conditioner / Auto Climate Control
CA / FA / AT
Automatic Transmission
F5 / F6
Manual Transmission (5 or 6 speed)
PS
Power Steering
PW
Power Windows
AW
Alloy Wheels
SR
Sunroof
NAVI
Navigation
TV
Television
AB
Airbag
LS
Leather Seat
Grade, Description
A
Excellent interior
B
Very clean interior
D
Dirty, tears, noticeable damage
E
Very poor condition, odor possible