I was aware of the actuator fitted to the exhaust, but as both exhasut outlets are working when the car is at idle i assume its either been removed, is stuck open or was never fitted in the first place.
I've just bought a OBD2 reader so hopefully I can find out whats causing the engine management light to be on and get that sorted and I plan to have a ferret around under the car this weekend to investigate the exhaust blowing noise a bit further.