Fatty: Thanks for your answer. I have a congenital kidney condition. I don't see why that should be a problem for ASA as it certainly doesn't mean I'll die suddenly (or young). What I read (briefly, a while back) on the CASA website seemed to say that it shouldn't disqualify me but I'd need to go for further tests (because it can sometimes be associated with other problems).
I also had slight concerns about my hearing, but if you're saying it's not that difficult I should be fine. It's not normally a problem for me, unless they try to run the Control out of a crowded pub.
Was the test expensive? Seems like it couldn't hurt to try to get it.
So to clarify, basically you knew for certain that you were in at the end of your visit to the DAME (doctor), as you'd already have had an emailed offer, and a verbal OK from the DAME (but just not the paperwork)?