have to agree with above, but the option that the second poster mentioned should be fine too.
Depends a little on which CAA you are writing about. UK?
Just go somewhere else, other CAAs see this more relaxed if you failed previously, and then you can do a renewal in the UK with an AME. - This worked for me a couple of years ago, just make sure your local CAA is fine with that (call them).
Costs less too, the initial is under 70 pounds in many countries.
good luck!