diff --git a/abuild.in b/abuild.in
index 903da3a..a34ba2d 100644
--- a/abuild.in
+++ b/abuild.in
@@ -69,6 +69,7 @@ cross_compiling() {
 }
 
 want_check() {
+	[ -n "$ABUILD_BOOTSTRAP" ] && return 1
 	cross_compiling && return 1
 	options_has "!check" && return 1
 	return 0