diff --git a/backend/tests/test_auth_age_gate.py b/backend/tests/test_auth_age_gate.py
index 73a9f0a..22a1f2a 100644
--- a/backend/tests/test_auth_age_gate.py
+++ b/backend/tests/test_auth_age_gate.py
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ class TestCalculateAge:
     def test_17_years_old(self):
         """A person who is 17 years old today is 17."""
         today = date(2025, 6, 15)
-        dob = date(2007, 6, 15)
+        dob = date(2008, 6, 15)
         assert calculate_age(dob, today=today) == 17
 
     def test_65_years_old(self):