Guide
Translating the Grades and Marks on an Auction Sheet
Short answer: The grades on an auction sheet run from S (as-new) and 6 down to 1, with R/RA meaning accident-repaired; the interior grade runs A to D. The car-diagram marks are letter codes — A scratch, U dent, W wave/repair, S rust, X replace and more — placed by location. A tool built for auction sheets translates all of these from a photo.
The words on an auction sheet are the easy part. The grades and the letters on the car diagram are where buyers get lost — and where the value of the car is really decided.
Overall grade (評価点), translated
- S — essentially as-new.
- 6 / 5 — excellent, very low use.
- 4 / 4.5 — the sweet spot for most buyers: solid, minor wear.
- 3.5 / 3 — noticeable wear or past repairs.
- 2 / 1 — heavy wear, damage or modification.
- R / RA — accident history / repaired. Treat with caution.
More detail: Japanese auction grades explained and what does R grade mean.
Interior grade (内装), translated
Letters A (excellent) through D (poor), covering seats, dash, smell and wear. See interior grades explained.
Damage-map letters, translated
- A scratch · U dent · B dent with scratch
- W wave (panel repaired/reworked) · X panel needs replacing · XX already replaced
- S rust · C corrosion · P paint defect · H paint fade
- Y hole/tear/crack · G stone chip or glass damage
Full list: auction sheet damage codes.
Translate every grade and mark from your own sheet: upload a photo to the auction sheet translator and verify a sheet in plain English — free.
Why letters trip up ordinary translators
A general translator reads the character, not the code. It can't tell you a "W" on the left-rear quarter means that panel's been reworked. The auction sheet translator maps each letter to its location and explains it for a buyer.
FAQ
What does R mean on an auction sheet?
R (and RA) means the car has accident history / has been repaired — the most important grade to catch.
What do the letters on the car diagram mean?
They're damage codes by location — A scratch, U dent, W repaired panel, S rust, X replace. Upload your sheet to the translator to decode them automatically.
Ready to check a car? Pull the original Japanese auction sheet and your Australian PPSR & NEVDIS check in one report — verify a chassis number.