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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.

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Auction Condition Codes

  • A1 Small scratch
  • A2 Scratch
  • A3 Big scratch
  • E1 Few dimples
  • E2 Several dimples
  • E3 Many dimples
  • U1 Small dent
  • U2 Dent
  • U3 Big dent
  • W1 Repair mark/wave (hardly noticeable)
  • W2 Repair mark/wave
  • W3 Obvious repair mark/wave (needs repainting)
  • S1 Rust
  • S2 Heavy rust
  • C1 Corrosion
  • C2 Heavy corrosion
  • P Paint marked
  • H Paint faded
  • X Needs replacement
  • XX Has been replaced
  • B1 Small dent with scratch (thumb-size)
  • B2 Dent with scratch (hand-size)
  • B3 Big dent with scratch (arm-size)
  • Y1 Small hole or crack
  • Y2 Hole or crack
  • Y3 Big hole or crack
  • X1 Small crack on windshield (approximately 1 cm)
  • R Repaired crack on windshield
  • RX Repaired crack on windshield (needs replacement)
  • G Stone chip

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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 Seats

Grade, Description

A Excellent interior
B Very clean interior
C Some stains, wear or small damage
D Dirty, tears, noticeable damage
E Very poor condition, odor possible