diff --git a/tests/unit/test_scheduler.py b/tests/unit/test_scheduler.py
index 61bf9f8..ac2a779 100755
--- a/tests/unit/test_scheduler.py
+++ b/tests/unit/test_scheduler.py
@@ -2757,7 +2757,7 @@
 
         for build in self.history:
             self.assertEqual(results.get(build.uuid, ''),
-                             build.parameters['vars']['zuul'].get('tags'))
+                             build.parameters['zuul'].get('tags'))
 
     def test_timer(self):
         "Test that a periodic job is triggered"