diff --git a/test/auto_test.go b/test/auto_test.go
index 906f5223e..1c4828b04 100644
--- a/test/auto_test.go
+++ b/test/auto_test.go
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ func TestAuto(t *testing.T) {
 		t.Fatal(err)
 	}
 
-	time.Sleep(10 * time.Millisecond) // wait for it to be picked up
+	time.Sleep(50 * time.Millisecond) // wait for it to be picked up
 
 	resp, err = dns.Exchange(m, udp)
 	if err != nil {
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ func TestAuto(t *testing.T) {
 	// Remove db.example.org again.
 	os.Remove(filepath.Join(tmpdir, "db.example.org"))
 
-	time.Sleep(10 * time.Millisecond) // wait for it to be picked up
+	time.Sleep(50 * time.Millisecond) // wait for it to be picked up
 	resp, err = dns.Exchange(m, udp)
 	if err != nil {
 		t.Fatal("Expected to receive reply, but didn't")