diff --git a/tests/test_client.py b/tests/test_client.py
index 7f12dc1..de2c04f 100644
--- a/tests/test_client.py
+++ b/tests/test_client.py
@@ -263,9 +263,6 @@ def test__apply_updates(self):
             target_paths = pathlib.Path(client.target_dir).iterdir()
             self.assertTrue(any(path.suffix == SUFFIX_FAILED for path in target_paths))
 
-    def test__apply_updates_failed(self):
-        client = self.get_refreshed_client()
-
     def test_version_comparison(self):
         # verify assumed version hierarchy
         v = packaging.version.Version