The assessment of a vehicle’s condition is placed in the upper right corner and provides an overall view of the car:
- S – Indicates that the vehicle is almost new or absolutely new. The registration date is not more than 1 year, and the mileage is typically 10,000 km or even less.
- 6 – Characterizes an almost new car with a registration date up to 3 years. The mileage varies up to 30,000 km, often within 10,000 km. Some cars may have barely visible scratches.
- 5 – A used car in excellent condition. The mileage on the odometer shows up to 50,000 km. Small scratches or dents may be found on the body.
- 4.5 – Still an attractive car with mileage up to 100,000 km. Scratches, dents, and a slight chance of finding a car after minor repairs or with replaced parts.
- 4 – The car has not been in accidents. Mileage is no more than 150,000 km. The auction sheet may indicate scratches or dents. The interior may have wear and tear, cigarette burns, or food stains.
- 3.5 – This car is likely to have noticeable scratches, dents, and even rust or corrosion. Inside, you can often find torn seats, cigarette burns, or various stains.
- 3 – Indicates that there might be significant visible scratches, dents, paint traces, rust, or even corrosion on the body. The interior often includes torn seats, cigarette burns, and food stains.
- 2 – Typically, these are rusty or corroded cars, but cars with any type of breakdowns can also be found. These are usually vehicles in terrible condition.
- 1 – This rating is given to flood-damaged cars.
- RA – Reconstructed cars after traditional accidents.
- R – Assigned to cars after an accident. It’s essential to read the auction comments carefully. For example, the car may need a hood replacement or require significant repairs.
- *** (99, x) – These cars have been in serious accidents or have engine issues. Vehicles with such ratings usually have not been repaired.
Interior Rating:
- A – The car’s interior looks like new.
- B – The interior is in good condition, usually everything appears clean and tidy.
- C – Small stains or minor cigarette burns may be found inside the car.
- D – Multiple cigarette burns, various stains, torn seats, and even a persistent odor may be present in the interior.
- E – The car’s interior is terrible, often including all the above issues and even worse.
- Body Rating:
- A – Indicates an excellent appearance of the car.
- B – Small scratches, usually up to 15 cm but typically smaller, may be present on the body.
- C – Scratches up to 30 cm and dents may be found on the body.
- D – Visible scratches, rust, and even corrosion can be found on cars with this rating.
- E – The body is in terrible condition, usually given for rust, corrosion, and other serious body issues.