Why is CP16 cutout not central?

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Just been looking at the steering column mounting and preparing for extending.
But I can't figure out why the cut out in cp16 isn't central. Wouldn't this keep the steering wheel nice and straight and give more clearance for engine?
The picture shows the 2 steering wheel bolts tightened and the shaft pulling central but its very close to the side.
I'm assuming this is just to keep the shaft as straight as possible and have as little angle at the joint as possible.